An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone. The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer. An electric shock was administered making the reptile snap and strain on the rope. Paul Bert (1833-1886) a French zoologist, physiologist and politician. Dated 19th century

An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone.  The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer. An electric shock was administered making the reptile snap and strain on the rope. Paul Bert (1833-1886) a French zoologist, physiologist and politician. Dated 19th century Stock Photo
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World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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RJAEAM

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60 MB (4.7 MB Compressed download)

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5631 x 3724 px | 47.7 x 31.5 cm | 18.8 x 12.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1896

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