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Ratufa macroura, grizzled giant squirrel
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Ratufa macroura, grizzled giant squirrel
Sciurus Macrouru (Pennant), Detail of Plate 102 from the Loten Collection (1754-57), a painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere (1722-c. 1781)
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1710 1789 1722 C1781 1781 18th Century Agile Berry Bevere Ceylon Epitheria Eutheria Furry Giant Grizzled Joan Gideon Joan Gideon Loten Loten Mammalia
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This detail from Plate 102 of the Loten Collection, an 18th century illustration by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, showcases the grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura), a magnificent and agile mammal native to Asia. The squirrel's grizzled fur, a result of its age and environment, adds to its intriguing allure. Originally described by Pennant in 1754-57, this species is also known as the Ceylon giant squirrel or the tufted giant squirrel. The painting, part of the extensive Loten Collection, which spans the years 1710 to 1789, portrays the squirrel in its natural habitat, perched on a branch and clutching a leafy berry in its paws. The intricate details of the squirrel's fur, the texture of the bark on the branch, and the delicate rendering of the leaves all contribute to the lifelike quality of the illustration. The grizzled giant squirrel is a member of the Eutheria, a subclass of mammals that includes placental mammals, and the Epitheria, a superorder that includes all living mammals except for monotremes. This painting, created by the skilled hand of Pieter Cornelius de Bevere around 1781, offers a glimpse into the natural history of this fascinating Asian mammal and the meticulous work of 18th century naturalists and illustrators.
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