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ANIMAL ART OF THE DAY for International Zebra Day #2: Zebras in ancient mosaics

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Compared to other well-known African ungulates like giraffes, hippos, & rhinos, zebras are rather rare in ancient mosaics. I’ve only been able to locate 5 examples, all Byzantine from the 5th-6th c…

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31 January, 2023 31 January, 2025Animal Art of the Day, Animal Holiday

ANIMAL ART OF THE DAY for International Zebra Day #1: George Edwards, George Stubbs, and the first British zebras

January 31st is International Zebra Day! First up, images of the first known zebras imported into Great Britain.

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31 January, 2023 31 January, 2024Animal Art of the Day, Animal Holiday
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