JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mounted specimen of Falkland Islands wolf (Dusicyon australis) in Tūhura Otago Museum: X-ray imaging and additional historical information.

  • Published In: Archives of Natural History, 2024, v. 51, n. 1. P. 177 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rawlence, Nicolas J.; CRANE, ROSI; Burns, Emma; Fleury, Kane 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the Falkland Islands wolf, also known as the 'warrah', which was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. Only 13 specimens of this species are known to exist in museums. The article presents new research on a Falkland Islands wolf specimen held in the Tūhura Otago Museum, confirming its genetic similarity to a specimen in the Natural History Museum in London. X-ray imaging and historical information reveal that the Otago specimen is a separate individual and provide insights into its taxidermy and arrival at the museum. The article concludes that this specimen is an important addition to the study of this extinct species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Natural History. 2024/04, Vol. 51, Issue 1, p177
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0260-9541
  • DOI:10.3366/anh.2024.0906
  • Accession Number:177779489
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Archives of Natural History is the property of Edinburgh University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.