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NATURAL HISTORY. 



DKOMAIUS. Gr. 



, running swiftly.) 





K"ovffi-Hollandife (Lat. of Nciu Holland], the Emu. 



The EMU is a native of New Holland, and nearly equals 

 the ostrich in bulk, its height being between five and six 

 feet. Its feathers lie loosely on the body, and its wings arc 

 small and hardly to be distinguished. The skin of the Ernu 

 furnishes a bright and clear oil, on which account it is eagerly 

 sought after. Mr. Bennct gives the following account of the 

 habits of this bird. 



"In its manners the Emu bears a close resemblance to the 

 ostrich. . . Its food appears to be wholly vegetable, consisting 

 chiefly of fruits, roots, and herbage, and it is consequently, 

 notwithstanding its great strength, perfectly inoffensive. The 

 length of its legs and the muscularity of ils thighs enable it 

 to run with great swiftness ; and as it is exceedingly shy, it is 



