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A long-horned European wild ox attacked by wolves
A long-horned European wild ox attacked by wolves.. The aurochs or urus (Bos primigenius), the ancestor of domestic cattle, was a type of wild cattle which inhabited Europe, Asia and North Africa. Extinct. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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This chromolithograph depicts a moment of fierce predation in the prehistoric world. At the center stands a majestic Aurochs, or Urus, a long-horned European wild ox (Bos primigenius) that once roamed the continents of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Extinct since the late Middle Ages, the Aurochs was the ancestor of domestic cattle that we know today. In this illustration by renowned German artist and book illustrator Heinrich Harder, we see the Aurochs being attacked by a pack of wolves. The scene is filled with tension and raw power, as the wolves close in on their massive prey. The Aurochs, with its massive size and formidable horns, puts up a valiant fight against the relentless pack. Heinrich Harder's illustration is taken from his book "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," published in Hamburg in 1916. Harder was a master of capturing the essence of animals in their natural habitats, and this illustration is a testament to his skill. The intricate details of the Aurochs' coat, the wolves' sharp teeth and claws, and the dynamic composition of the scene make for a visually stunning and historically significant piece. As we gaze upon this illustration, we are transported back in time to an era when these magnificent creatures roamed free, untouched by human intervention. It serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that once existed and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations.
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