THE OPOSSUM 



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the creature remained implacable all the way to the boat, 

 ceasing to kick only when he was exhausted. In con- 

 finement wombats are mostly gentle. They will eat all 

 kinds of vegetables, and are particularly fond of new hay. 



FIG. 10. 



THE VULPINE PHALANGER. 



One observed by Sir Everard Home was attached to 

 those who were kind to it, and would put up its fore-paws 

 on their knees, and when taken up would sleep in the 

 lap. It allowed children to pull and carry it about, and 

 if it bit at all did not appear to do so from anger. 



