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The Natural History of Animals, Vol. 6: The Animal Life of the World in Its Various Aspects and Relations (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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At 4 is depicted a Parachuting Reptile, the beautiful little Fly ing-dragon (draco volans) of the Malay region, in which there is a movable fold on either side of the body, supported by the ribs.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1333503180
- ISBN 13 9781333503185
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages266
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