3 9 3 HISTORY OF QJJAD RtfPEDS. 



The Mexican OPOSSUM 



differs little from the preceding either in fize or form : — 

 It is found in the mountainous parts of New-Spain, lives 

 in trees. Its tail is ufeful in twifting round the branch- 

 es, and fecuring its hold. 



The young attach themfelves to their mother by their 

 hands and tails ; and, upon the leaft alarm, embrace her 

 clofely; whilft me carries them to the fhelter of fome 

 neighbouring tree. 



