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Common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula
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Common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula
Common brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula (Vulpine phalanger, Didelphis vulpina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Griffith, Harriet or Edward, from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1824
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Baron Common Cuvier Didelphis Griffith Harriet Phalanger Possum Trichosurus Vulpecula
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Common Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpecula, also known as the Vulpine Phalanger or Didelphis vulpina. The Common Brushtail Possum is native to Australia and New Guinea, and is the most widely distributed and adaptable of all possum species. The possum in this engraving is shown in a naturalistic setting, with its bushy tail curled around its body for warmth and balance. Its coat is a rich, reddish-brown color, with white spots on its face and chest. The possum's sharp claws and prehensile tail are well-suited for climbing trees and navigating the complex Australian bushland. This engraving is from Edward Griffith's seminal work, "The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier," published in London by Whittaker in 1824. The work was produced under the direction of the renowned naturalist and zoologist, Georges Cuvier, and was one of the most comprehensive and accurate works on natural history of its time. The engraving was likely produced by either Harriet or Edward Griffith, who were skilled engravers and illustrators in their own right. The intricacy and beauty of this engraving is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Griffiths and Cuvier in documenting the natural world. It remains an important historical record of the Common Brushtail Possum and the rich biodiversity of Australia.
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