HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



MEXICAN OPOSSUM. 



DIFFERS little from the preceding, either in size 

 or form. It is found in the mountainous parts of 

 New Spain, and lives in trees. Its tail is useful 

 in twisting round the branches, and securing its 

 hold. 



The young attach themselves to their mother by 

 their hands and tails ; and upon the least alarm, 

 embrace her closely; whilst she carries them to 

 the shelter of some neighbouring tree. 



