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Animalia Mamalia Natural History Zoology Antique Print
circa 1850 Colored Engraving - Antique Art Print
THE FLYING OPOSSUM
Beautiful Natural History - Zoology Antique Print
Collectible Print from Scripture Natural History by W. I. Bicknell, licentiate of theology
Published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York
Approximate Image Size: 3 3/4 X 5 1/2 inches
Approximate Overall Size With Margins: 4 1/2 X 6/ 1/2 inches
CONDITION: Suitable age toning. Excellent Condition. Blank on reverse.
(General info only, not included with print) The flying opossum - nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body. - A flying possum or glider may refer to any of several marsupial species:
* Feathertail Glider
* Greater Glider
* wrist-winged glider, or flying phalanger: genus Petaurus, six species:
* Biak Glider
* Mahogany Glider
* Northern Glider
* Squirrel Glider
* Sugar Glider
* Yellow-bellied Glider
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