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Sciurus davidianus, Chinese rock squirrel
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Sciurus davidianus, Chinese rock squirrel
Plate 16 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
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1800 1885 1835 1900 Agile Arboreal Dr Alphonse Milne Edwards Dr Milne Edwards Epitheria Eutheria Fauna Henri Milne Edwards Mammalia Milne Edwards Observation
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Plate 16 from Recherches pour servir à l'histoire naturelle des Mammifères, Vols. 1-4 (1868-74) by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) and Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900) showcases the agile Chinese rock squirrel, Sciurus davidianus, in stunning detail. This illustration, drawn in the nineteenth century, captures the Eastern Asian mammal's natural habitat and distinct features. The Chinese rock squirrel is native to China and is known for its ability to climb and leap between rocks with remarkable ease. This eutherian, or placental, mammal belongs to the order Rodentia and the family Sciuridae. Its epithet, davidianus, was given in honor of David Douglas, a Scottish botanist who explored China in the early 1800s. The Milne-Edwards brothers, renowned naturalists and zoologists, meticulously observed and documented the Chinese rock squirrel's appearance and behavior. Their detailed observations are reflected in this drawing, which highlights the squirrel's bushy tail, pointed snout, and distinctive ear tufts. The nineteenth century was a time of great exploration and discovery in the natural sciences, and the Milne-Edwards brothers' work contributed significantly to the understanding of the fauna of Eastern Asia. Their meticulous observations and illustrations continue to captivate and inspire researchers and nature enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the past.
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