Metatheria Collection

Pterodactyls considered as marsupial bats
Pterodactylus crassirostris above P. brevirostris. Plate from Note on the Pterodactyle Tribe... Paper in The Zoologist, Vol 1, 1843 by Edward Newman

Petaurus breviceps ariel, sugar glider
Petaurus breviceps ariel (Gould, 1849) sugar glider. BMNH 1842.5.26.1, female skin & skull, lectotype photographed next to specimen BMNH 1855.12.24.308 paralectotype skin

Group of Kangaroos by Gambier Bolton
Group of Kangaroos photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Red kangaroos - drinking Broken Hill, far western New South Wales, Australia BIR00371
AUS-1898 Red kangaroos - drinking Broken Hill, far western New South Wales, Australia Macropus rufus Nicholas Birks / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii), Tasmanian devil, adult, alert, captive
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Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, adult male, jumping, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, adult, jumping, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus- mother with young, alert, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Emu, rheas and kangaroos at Tring Park
Live animals collected by Walter Rothschild in the grounds of Tring Park, with keeper Mr Marcham, 1890 Date: 1890

Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus fuliginosus), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Tammar Wallaby, Dama Wallaby or Darma Wallaby (Macropus eugenii), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Common Wombat -Vombatus ursinus-, adult, foraging, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Common Wombat -Vombatus ursinus-, adult, foraging, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Koala -Phascolarctos cinereus-, adult on tree, Victoria, Australia

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) with baby in Gum Tree, Victoria, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, adult, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, adult female, jumping, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Vombatus ursinus, common wombat
Plate 8 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

White-bellied Slender Opossum -Marmosops noctivagus-, Opossum family, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Lanner Falcon -Falco biarmicus-, Chambal River, Rajasthan, India

Red-necked Wallaby -Macropus rufogriseus-, Northwood, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat -Lasiorhinus latifrons-, adult, South Australia, Australia

Koala -Phascolarctos cinereus-, adult on tree, feeding, Victoria, Australia

Koala -Phascolarctos cinereus-, adult on tree, Victoria, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, two adult females, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Red Kangaroo -Macropus rufus-, adult male, drinking water, Sturt National Park, New South Wales, Australia

Brush-tailed bettongs, artwork C016 / 6115
Brush-tailed bettongs (Bettongia penicillata), artwork. Plate 61 from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II (1863)

Tasmanian devil jaw C016 / 5709
Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus laniarius) lower jaw. From the collections at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong
Plate 61 of Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II 1863

Caloprymnus campestris, Desert rat-kangaroo
The Desert-rat kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris) is an extinct marsupial that lived in Australia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum
Illustration of Lutreolina crassicaudata, thick-tailed opossum

Lemur skulls from Madagascar
Two skulls show the incredible diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

Phalangista rulpin, possum
Phalangista rulpina. Plate 16 from Mammals of Australia Volume 1, by John Gould, 1863

Macropus laniger, great red kangaroo
Macropus laniger. From A Monograph of the Macropodid, or family of Kangaroos, 1841 by John Gould (1804-1881)

Macropus sp. kangaroo
Zoological drawing 4 (1:4) Kanguru. Probably the first European drawing of a kangaroo, by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), made during Captain Cooks first voyage of discovery, 1768-1771

Perameles nasuta, long-nosed bandicoot

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

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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.