...groups of the ungulated quadrupeds. Two thirds of the Australian quadrupeds, in fact, are marsupial, and make their way with more rapidity by springing...leaps ; while the flying phalangers (G. Petaurista), of which six species are described, are even more remarkable for this habit than the flying squirrels...

...while Kangaroo. the Flying Phalangers or Opossums (Gr. Petanrista), of which six species are described, are even more remarkable for this habit than the Flying Squirrels of North America. We might almost be tempted to believe that! if there really exists, in creation, an animal which would...

...Киото. the Flying Phalangers or Opossums (G. Petaurista), of which six species are described, are even more remarkable for this habit than the Flying Squirrels of North America. We might almost c» tempted to believe that, if there really exists, in creation, an animal which would...

...peculiarities, indeed, of Australia is, that no less than two-thirds of the quadrupeds are marsupial, and make their way with more rapidity by springing in the air than by running. The order GLIRES, RODENTIA, or Gnawers, includes many animals whose skins form an important...

...being found at intermediate localities (s. Murray). Two thirds of Australian quadrupeds are marsupial and make their way with more rapidity by springing...Petaurista) are even more remarkable for this habit, then the ttying squirrels of North America (s. Swainson). Of the ruminating order of quadrupeds we...