Dictionnaire classique des sciences naturelles, Brussels, Meline, Cans et Ce, 1853, natural history, dictionaries, A scientific illustration depicting two extinct species of elephants, likely from the family Elephantidae. The first figure shows a larger, robust creature with a long trunk and a prominent tusk, possibly representing the Mammoth. Next to it, a smaller, stockier specimen is illustrated, likely indicative of the Palaeoloxodon species. The background features a simple depiction of a natural landscape with sparse vegetation, enhancing the focus on the elephants. Accompanying text labels provide the names of both species, emphasizing their significance in paleontological studies.