Buffon's Natural History, v.6. London: Printed for the Proprietor and sold by H. D. Symonds, 1797-1807. Natural history, Guinea pig, Hedgehog, Shrew mouse, Mouse, Shrew, Sorex araneus, Zoology, Mamma, Mammal, Mammals, European animal, European, Europe, Erinaceus europaeus, Cavia porcellus, Rodent, Rodents, Domestic, The illustration features two distinct scenes of wildlife. The upper section depicts a guinea pig resting on a grassy patch, showcasing its rounded body and distinctive patchy fur pattern, adjacent to a rustic farmhouse with a sloped roof and surrounding hills in the background. In the lower section, there is a hedgehog, characterized by its spiky quills and compact body, nestled on a surface covered with grass and small stones, accompanied by a smaller creature, possibly a shrew, which is peering curiously from the foreground. Each animal is labeled with a figure number, indicating an educational or scientific purpose for the illustrations.