The Wasp — 1877 — page 86: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a naturalistic engraving titled "Wild Animals of California: Puma or Cal. Lion" rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a mountain lion in a forest setting, rendered in detailed cross-hatching technique typical of 19th-century wood engravings. The image appears to be educational or illustrative content rather than satirical commentary. Without additional context or captions containing satire, this seems to be a straightforward wildlife illustration—possibly part of a series on California fauna. *The Wasp* was known for mixing serious illustrations with satirical content, and this particular page appears to represent the former category.