Punch,  34 (1858), [iii].

Recreations in Natural History

Anon

Genre:

Regular Feature, Notes, Drollery

Subjects:

Ornithology, Animal Behaviour, Extinction, Zoological Gardens, Representation


    Reporting the reintroduction of the dodo into England, describes the habitat and eating habits of the animal, and notes that it supports the accuracy of John Savery's drawing of the animal in the Ashmolean Museum. Explains how David W Mitchell will help the animal to continue its strange eating habits in the Zoological Gardens.



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