A Ming Dynasty woodblock-printed poem (IMAGE)

Cell Press

A Ming Dynasty woodblock-printed poem

Caption

A Ming Dynasty woodblock-printed illustration from "Sancai Tuhui" (in English, Compendium of the Three Powers), compiled by Wang Qi (1573–1620), which is a 49-volume book of poems on birds and animals. This poem meticulously documents the Yangtze finless porpoise through morphological details, surfacing postures, and maternal care behaviors.  

Credit

"Sancai Tuhui," compiled by Wang Qi (1573–1620)

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms.

License

CC BY-SA

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.