Metatheria Collection (page 2)

A native spearing a kangaroo
Drawing 74 from the Watling Collection titled A Native spearing a Kangaroo by a Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Petaurus breviceps, sugar glider
Marsupial, Native name Dab-bie, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Sarcophilus laniarius, Tasmanian devil
Jaw of a Tasmanian devil from the collections at the Natural History Museum

Macropus antilopinus, antilopine wallaby (Gould 1842) BMNH 1842 5 26 5 (291A), male skin and skull lectotype. Photographed alongside is the female specimen BMNH 1824 5 26 4

Perameles bougainville, barred bandicoot
Plate 2 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

A group of mammals and birds
Plate 37, hand coloured engraving, from Thesaurus Volume 1, 1734, by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Acrobates pygmaeus, pygmy glider
Marsupial, Flying Squirrel or Mouse. Drawing 86, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Potorous tridactylus gilbertii, Gilberts potoroo
Marsupial. Drawing 89 by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Chaeropus ecaudatus, pig-footed bandicoots
Pencil and chalk drawing by John Gould (1804-1881) c. 1845

Phascolarctos cinereus, koala
Illustration from The Mammals of Australia (1863) by John Gould

Australasia book cover
Front cover of Australasia by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1893

Monodelphis fosteri, shrewish short-tailed opossum, skin and skull. Specimen taken from the Natural History Museum mammals collection

Petrogale inornata, rock wallaby
Plate 10 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826). Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Western Grey Kangaroo - running Kangaroo Island, South Australia BIR00373
AUS-1900 Western Grey Kangaroo - running Kangaroo Island, South Australia Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus Nicholas Birks / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Western Grey Kangaroo - running Kangaroo Island, South Australia BIR00374
AUS-1899 Western Grey Kangaroo - running Kangaroo Island, South Australia Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus Nicholas Birks / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

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"Discovering the Marvels of Metatheria: A Journey through Australia's Unique Marsupials" In the vast realm of metatheria, nature unveils its extraordinary creations. Pterodactyls, once thought to be ancient reptiles, are now considered marsupial bats, a fascinating revelation that challenges our understanding of evolution. Among these captivating creatures is the enchanting Petaurus breviceps ariel, commonly known as the sugar glider. With their delicate wings and adorable faces, they gracefully glide through the night skies, bringing joy to those lucky enough to witness their aerial acrobatics. A group of kangaroos by Gambier Bolton captures an iconic scene in Australian wildlife. These majestic marsupials exemplify strength and agility as they bound across open plains with effortless grace. The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), a beloved symbol of Australia's unique fauna, finds solace high up in eucalyptus trees. Their cuddly appearance masks their selective diet and sleepy lifestyle - truly one-of-a-kind creatures. Witnessing red kangaroos drinking from Broken Hill in far western New South Wales is a sight that evokes awe and wonder. These magnificent giants quench their thirst while showcasing their resilience amidst harsh desert landscapes. Venturing into Tasmania reveals another metatherian marvel – Sarcophilus laniarius or Tasmanian devil. Known for its fierce demeanor and bone-chilling growls, this carnivorous creature commands respect within its island habitat. Casting our gaze upon captive Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) brings forth admiration for these adult individuals' alertness and survival instincts. They serve as ambassadors for conservation efforts aimed at protecting this endangered species from extinction. Tring Park offers an enchanting tableau where emus, rheas, and kangaroos coexist harmoniously.