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title: On the Characteristics of Animals
title_greek: Περὶ Ζῴων Ἰδιότητος
author: Aelian of Praeneste
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# On the Characteristics of Animals

*Περὶ Ζῴων Ἰδιότητος*

**Author:** Aelian of Praeneste

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## Text

περὶ ζῴων ἰδιότητος

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