2 MEMOIES OF THE QUEENSLAND MUSEUM. 



characteristic association with a burrow. In this, as in the preceding case, it 

 has not been possible to adhere strictly to close classification, and thus representa- 

 tives of more than one family appear together. With the accommodation at 

 present available, a restricted group system would have prevented the exhibition 

 of many specimens of great interest. In order to simulate as nearly as possible 

 a natural environment, several other specimens quite outside the Marsupialia, such 

 as butterflies, a bird, a snake and a lizard, appear as in their usual condition. 

 Unfortunately, it has not been possible to avoid using a small proportion of old 

 and imperfect material in these cases, but as time goes on it is anticipated that 

 these will be replaced by new specimens. Side labels giving descriptive and 

 systematic information have been introduced on a generous scale. At a distance 

 of 2 feet, a brass bar is placed in front of each case, and the glass fronts are 

 thus protected. — H.A.L. 



