A shepherd's drinking horn preserves a lost bestiary of Spain
In short: Over a century ago, a shepherd named Inathio Lucas used a pocket knife to carve a detailed record of the Iberian wilderness into a simple drinking horn. This documentary explores the diverse species he documented, from apex predators to forest dwellers.
The carvings by Inathio Lucas serve as a historical bridge to the untamed wilderness of the Iberian Peninsula. The horn features over fifteen different wild and domestic species, providing a rare glimpse into the local ecosystem of the Spanish mountains.
The film tracks the behaviors of specific animals, including Iberian wolves that hunt in small packs and red deer during the autumn rut. It also highlights nocturnal predators like the genet and pine marten, alongside the golden eagle, armored wild boar, and mother bears.
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- Also: www.britannica.com — Drinking horn | Viking, Medieval & Ritual | Britannica
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