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Figure 2a adapted from: Hildebrand, M. (1974) Analysis of Vertebrate Structure, copyright © 1974, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This material is used by permission of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.;

Figure 2b adapted from: Courtesy of Caroline Pond;

Figure 3 adapted from: Macdonald, D. (ed.) (2001) The New Encyclopedia of Mammals, Oxford University Press;

Figure 4 adapted from: Courtesy of Audrey Brown.

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