Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Vol.5: Monotremes and Marsupials ²⁵ Format:Hardcover thorns and briars

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Handbook of the Mammals of the World. Vol.5: Monotremes and Marsupials ²⁵ Format:Hardcover thorns and briars*Volume 5* of the *Handbook of Mammals of the World* offers complete coverage of two important groups of mammals: monotremes and marsupials. Monotremes, such as the platypus and echidnas, are a very distinct and ancient group of mammals, with only a few species still existing in Australia and New Guinea. Marsupials, with roots in South America, probably reached Australia through Antarctica about 50 million years ago. With relatives still in the