The Geography of MammalsK. Paul, Trench, Trübner & Company, Limited, 1899 - 335 páginas |
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... resemble those of ordinary mammals ; they further differ from all other
kangaroos in being arboreal in their habits , climbing trees with great facility , and
living on bark , fruits , and leaves . Bettongia and its allied genus Potorous
embrace the ...
... resemble those of ordinary mammals ; they further differ from all other
kangaroos in being arboreal in their habits , climbing trees with great facility , and
living on bark , fruits , and leaves . Bettongia and its allied genus Potorous
embrace the ...
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William Lutley Sclater, Philip Lutley Sclater. Bettongia and its allied genus
Potorous embrace the Kangaroo - rats , as they are often termed . These are all
small , never exceeding a rabbit in size ; they possess welldeveloped canine
teeth , and ...
William Lutley Sclater, Philip Lutley Sclater. Bettongia and its allied genus
Potorous embrace the Kangaroo - rats , as they are often termed . These are all
small , never exceeding a rabbit in size ; they possess welldeveloped canine
teeth , and ...
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The habits of the Watervoles of Europe are assumed by the species of the genus
Hydromys , which are modified for aquatic life , while the species of Hapalotis are
found chiefly in the dry sandy scrubs . The Bats , with one exception , all belong ...
The habits of the Watervoles of Europe are assumed by the species of the genus
Hydromys , which are modified for aquatic life , while the species of Hapalotis are
found chiefly in the dry sandy scrubs . The Bats , with one exception , all belong ...
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Of these the greater number ( fourteen ) are Bats ; one is a Marsupial ( Phalanger
) , of which two species occur in Celebes ; another is the widely spread genus
Mus , which is found throughout the Old World ; and the last is a Carnivore (
Canis ) ...
Of these the greater number ( fourteen ) are Bats ; one is a Marsupial ( Phalanger
) , of which two species occur in Celebes ; another is the widely spread genus
Mus , which is found throughout the Old World ; and the last is a Carnivore (
Canis ) ...
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The other genus is Dorcopsis , containing three species of animals somewhat
nearly allied to the true Kangaroos . A third genus ( Dendrolagus ) , containing
Kangaroos specially modified for arboreal life , was formerly supposed to be
peculiar ...
The other genus is Dorcopsis , containing three species of animals somewhat
nearly allied to the true Kangaroos . A third genus ( Dendrolagus ) , containing
Kangaroos specially modified for arboreal life , was formerly supposed to be
peculiar ...
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