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Golden and asian palm civets
Golden palm civet, Paradoxurus zeylonensis 1 and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 2. Paradoxures. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire Pittoresque d Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39
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Adolph Civet Dhistoire Dictionary Dictionnaire Felix Edouard Fries Guerin Meneville Hermaphroditus Naturelle Palm Pittoresque Viverra Paradoxurus
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1. Title: A Captivating Encounter: The Golden and Asian Palm Civets This intriguing handcoloured steel engraving, created by Adolph Fries and published in Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History) between 1834 and 1839, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of two elusive and enchanting mammals: the Golden Palm Civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis) and the Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus). The image showcases these two vivacious creatures in their natural habitat, with the Golden Palm Civet (1) gracefully perched on a tree branch, its golden fur shimmering in the dappled sunlight, and the Asian Palm Civet (2) curiously peering up from the forest floor. Both civets, members of the Viverridae family, are native to Asia and are renowned for their prehensile tails, which they use with remarkable dexterity to grasp branches and navigate their arboreal environments. The Golden Palm Civet, also known as the Prehensile-tailed Civet, is characterized by its striking golden fur, which provides excellent camouflage in the dappled sunlight of their tropical forest homes. In contrast, the Asian Palm Civet sports a more uniformly coloured coat, with a paler underbelly and darker upperparts. Both civets are omnivorous, feeding on a diverse diet that includes fruits, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. They are also known for their unique role in the production of coveted exotic beverages, such as Kopi Luwak, a coffee made from beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian Palm Civet, resulting in a distinctive and expensive flavor. This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of Adolph Fries and the naturalistic illustrations of Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville, but also offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural history of these captivating and enigmatic creatures.
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