. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. YAl'OI'K OI'~(7ii;.fi!.r/,\< )'.i;"W,-. \sT, and most siiiniilar of this ^rmip oi' animals, is the \'.\l'0(K OpossUM, a creature wliicli, aliitndoninn' the arhoreal life in which its relations so much delight, shifts its icsiiK«nce to the river-hanks, and an existence almost wholly aipiatic. It is a curious looking animal, and even by tlu' bohl markings with which its fur is 'liviTsilied is easily distinguishable from any other 0])ossum. I'pon the coat of this
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. YAl'OI'K OI'~(7ii;.fi!.r/,\< )'.i;"W,-. \sT, and most siiiniilar of this ^rmip oi' animals, is the \'.\l'0(K OpossUM, a creature wliicli, aliitndoninn' the arhoreal life in which its relations so much delight, shifts its icsiiK«nce to the river-hanks, and an existence almost wholly aipiatic. It is a curious looking animal, and even by tlu' bohl markings with which its fur is 'liviTsilied is easily distinguishable from any other 0])ossum. I'pon the coat of this 'Tiiiiial, the two contrasting lines of grey and sooty-black are so nearly balanced that it ;e will, however, cmisider the lighter hue to foi'iii the ground tiiiliiig of the fur, and tlio animal accordingly. iv K :i. â wM. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : Routledge, Warne, and Routledge
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