Sigmodon hispidus
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Sigmodon hispidus

TitleSigmodon hispidus
ArtistP. Hershkovitz
Date9 Mar 1943 20th century
MediumSkin
OriginFonseca, Las Marimandos, E Andes, La Guajira, Colombia, South America Fonseca
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sigmodon hispidus” is a work by P. Hershkovitz, dated 9 Mar 1943. It is executed in skin. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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