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Cuscus Collection

The cuscus, also known as the Papua New Guinea Tree Possum, is a fascinating marsupial that captivates with its unique features and diverse species

Background imageCuscus Collection: Sugar glider and northern cuscus

Sugar glider and northern cuscus
5855226 Sugar glider and northern cuscus; (add.info.: Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis)

Background imageCuscus Collection: DDE-90037347

DDE-90037347
Cuscus possum. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imageCuscus Collection: Feathertail glider and Talaud bear cuscus

Feathertail glider and Talaud bear cuscus
Feathertail glider, Acrobates pygmaeus, and Talaud bear cuscus, Ailurops melanotis (critically endangered). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon

Background imageCuscus Collection: White cuscus and spotted cuscus

White cuscus and spotted cuscus, Spilocuscus maculatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres

Background imageCuscus Collection: Cuscus, yellow-bellied glider, feathertail

Cuscus, yellow-bellied glider, feathertail
Northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis 3, yellow-bellied glider, Petaurus australis 4, feathertail glider, Acrobates pygmaeus 5, Peziza fungi 1 and Psygmatocerus wagleri beetle 2

Background imageCuscus Collection: Koala, Tasmanian devil, thylacine and white phalanger

Koala, Tasmanian devil, thylacine and white phalanger
Koala, Phascolarctos cinereus 1, Phascolarctos koala, endangered Tasmanian devil, Sarcophilus harrisii 2, Didelphis ursina, extinct Tasmanian tiger or thylacine, Thylacinus cynocephalus 3

Background imageCuscus Collection: Various kinds of marsupials (coloured engraving)

Various kinds of marsupials (coloured engraving)
997478 Various kinds of marsupials (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageCuscus Collection: Strange marsupials (coloured engraving)

Strange marsupials (coloured engraving)
998472 Strange marsupials (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imageCuscus Collection: Common Cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) captive occurs in Timor to New Guinea. Captive

Common Cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) captive occurs in Timor to New Guinea. Captive

Background imageCuscus Collection: A Cuscus (Papua New Guinea Tree Possum); Papua New Guinea

A Cuscus (Papua New Guinea Tree Possum); Papua New Guinea

Background imageCuscus Collection: Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern

Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Background imageCuscus Collection: CUSCUS

CUSCUS
(phalanger orientalis) Previously known as the Phalanger, this marsupial comes in various sub-species. The lower illustration shows the Flying Dwarf Phalanger. Date: circa 1830

Background imageCuscus Collection: Picture No. 10849800

Picture No. 10849800
Huli Wigman - tail is from the Fairy Lorikeet and the red feathers are Pesquet's / Vulturine Parrot - fur is from the Spotted Cuscus (Phalanger maculatus) Date:

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus - female - Papua New Guinea

Spotted Cuscus - female - Papua New Guinea
JPF-12860 Spotted CUSCUS - female Forest, Cape York Australia and PNG Spilocuscus maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus - Papua New Guinea

Spotted Cuscus - Papua New Guinea
JPF-12704 Spotted CUSCUS - perched in tree Forests of Cape york and Papua New Guinea Spilocuscus maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus - rain forest - North Queesland

Spotted Cuscus - rain forest - North Queesland
JPF-4909 Spotted Cuscus rainforest - North Queesland Spilocuscus maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus - male - Papua New Guinea

Spotted Cuscus - male - Papua New Guinea
EL-1057 Spotted Cuscus - male Papua New Guinea Eric Lindgren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus

Spotted Cuscus
HB-2684 SPOTTED CUSCUS IN TREE Spilocuscus maculatus Hans & Judy Beste contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCuscus Collection: CUSCUS. Cuscus orientalis, an Australasian opossum. Line engraving, 19th century

CUSCUS. Cuscus orientalis, an Australasian opossum. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted cuscus

Spotted cuscus (Spilocuscus maculatus) feeding inside a domestic hut. This cat-sized marsupial is a nocturnal omnivore that mainly lives in trees

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted cuscus tail

Spotted cuscus tail (Spilocuscus maculatus). This is a prehensile tail with which the spotted cuscus, a cat-sized marsupial, can hang from tree branches

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus JPF 8331 Norhtern form (white), Papua New Guinea

Spotted Cuscus JPF 8331 Norhtern form (white), Papua New Guinea. Spilocucus maculatus maculatus © Jean-Paul
JPF-8331 Spotted CUSCUS - in flowering foliage Northern form (white), Papua New Guinea. Spilocucus maculatus maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCuscus Collection: Southern Common Cuscus - On tree branch, North Queensland, Australia JPF02795

Southern Common Cuscus - On tree branch, North Queensland, Australia JPF02795
JPF-14118 Southern Common Cuscus - On tree branch North Queensland, Australia Phalanger intercastellanus Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCuscus Collection: Grey Cuscus / formerly known as North Common Cuscus; on branch in tree, Western Sepik

Grey Cuscus / formerly known as North Common Cuscus; on branch in tree, Western Sepik, Papua New Guinea JPF27241
JPF-13163 Grey Cuscus / formerly known as North Common Cuscus; on branch in tree Western Sepik, Papua New Guinea Phalanger orientalis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageCuscus Collection: Grey Cuscus

Grey Cuscus
JPF-5898 Grey Cuscus Phalanger orientalis Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageCuscus Collection: Spotted Cuscus Rainforest, North Queensland

Spotted Cuscus Rainforest, North Queensland
JPF-4918 SPOTTED CUSCUS IN TREE Rainforest, North Queensland. Phalanger maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only


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The cuscus, also known as the Papua New Guinea Tree Possum, is a fascinating marsupial that captivates with its unique features and diverse species. From the DDE-90037347 to the Feathertail glider and Talaud bear cuscus, these creatures exhibit an array of colors and patterns. Among them are the white cuscus and spotted cuscus, each showcasing their own distinct beauty. With similarities to other gliders like the yellow-bellied glider and feathertail, they possess remarkable adaptations for arboreal life. Intriguingly enough, this family of marsupials shares common ancestry with iconic Australian animals such as koalas, Tasmanian devils, thylacines, and white phalangers. Their presence in various parts of Oceania adds to the rich biodiversity found in this region. Historical engravings depict different kinds of marsupials including some peculiar ones. These strange marsupials have fascinated scientists for centuries due to their unique characteristics. One well-known member of this group is the Common Cuscus (Phalanger orientalis), which can be found from Timor to New Guinea and has even been observed in captivity where it continues to amaze researchers with its behavior. Another notable relative is the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) along with its northern counterpart. These small yet agile creatures share similar traits with their larger cousins but possess their own charm. A captivating image shows a close-up view of an all-white cuscus being held gently on a person's chest. The striking contrast between its snowy fur against human skin highlights its ethereal beauty. With so much diversity within this family of tree-dwelling possums, it's no wonder that they continue to intrigue nature enthusiasts worldwide.