Drawing of an Undulate Ray from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the Mediterranean, the coast of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Radiated Tortoise from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Madagascar and nearby islands.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Saltwater Crocodile from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: the Indian Ocean, Indonesia, and Australia.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a female Northern Pintail from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Northern South America, and Australia].
Drawing of a Blue-winged Teal from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America, South America, and Western Europe.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a male Garganey from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Europe, Asia, and Africa (this specimen is also rare in North America)].