"Histoire Naturelle" is a comprehensive work by the French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, published in the 18th century. It covers various aspects of natural history, including the classification of plants and animals, geology, and the environment. Buffon's observations and theories laid the groundwork for modern biology and ecology. The text is notable for its detailed descriptions and illustrations of species, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life. Buffon argued that species could change over time, a concept that foreshadowed later evolutionary theories. His work remains influential in the fields of natural history and science.