#aepyprymnus rufescens

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Nonreproductive REVERSE mounts – in which females mount males – occasionally occur in this species, as do attempted mounts by males on females who are not in heat.

"Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" - Bruce Bagemihl

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Tree Kangaroos and Rufous Bettongs are largely solitary, although they sometimes associate in pairs, trios, or small groups of adults and their young.

"Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" - Bruce Bagemihl

[oh-dear-so-queer]

Female Rufous Bettongs that participate in homosexual behavior are probably bisexual, since most mate with males and become successful mothers.

"Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" - Bruce Bagemihl

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(Aepyprymnus rufescens) | Biodiversity Heritage Library | Flickr (Dominio public)

[lifeimitatesdoodles]

The Rufous Bettong

#doodlewashMay2022: Scale. The bettongs are kangaroo rats – small in scale next to kangaroos, but the largest of the kangaroo rats. Did you know the rufous bettongs scientific name (Aepyprymnus rufescens) means “reddish high-rump”? Despite their reddish name, they range in color from reddish brown to pale gray. Hahnemühle Hot Press The Collection watercolor paper Zebra Technical PenDaniel Smith…

[amartinfletcher]

Klokánci jsou klenotem jihlavské zoo

Klokánci jsou klenotem jihlavské zoo

Zoo Jihlava rozmnožila vzácné klokánky rudohnědé, malý druh klokana, který chová jako jediná zoologická zahrada v kontinentální Evropě.

Klokánek rudohnědý (Aepyprymnus rufescens), je malý druh klokana, který se po téměř třech desetiletích vrátil do evropských chovů. Jde však o nesmírně vzácné a unikátní chovance, neboť v Evropě je chová pouze Zoo Jihlava a britská Zoo Hamerton. Ve zbytku světa už…

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If the other female calms down, the courting female may mount her by clasping her waist from behind and thrusting against her.

"Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity" - Bruce Bagemihl