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🐨 Die Säugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur /.
Erlangen: Expedition des Schreber'schen säugthier- und des Esper'schen Schmetterlingswerkes [etc., 1774]-1846..

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Historical illustration of three koalas labeled "Lipurus cinereus." One adult koala sits on a large tree log on the ground while a smaller joey clings to its back. Another adult koala climbs a branch with green leaves extending upward. The koalas have textured gray fur, large rounded ears, black noses, and reddish eyes. The detailed engraving highlights natural poses and anatomical features typical of early 19th-century scientific wildlife art. The background is plain beige with minimal scenery, focusing attention on the animals. This meticulously colored print dates to 1803 and represents an early depiction of the koala species.
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 PM