Discovery and Lifecycle Species People and Manor Catalogue Mewingham Manor Greenwich Workshop
Discovery


(Approx. date 33 million B.C.)
 
Its beauty has been praised in the poetry and legends of archaic peoples the world over. Recently discovered sculptures and paintings in Egypt show that Felius avianus was worshipped as godlike by the ancient Egyptains. (Note the corresponding existence of Tiny Mischief.)
Flittens (Felinus avianus), neither true feline, nor insect, appear to have the best characteristics of both. Although the species has not been widely known in our own time, certain historical records show that the species was known (and cherished) in ancient cultures.
 

Ouvum Ball Shaped
Adheres to a familiar life cycle.

Caterpillar stage
Winged adolescent
stranded by its own mother
adopted by bird family.


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