THE KOALA OR AUSTRALIAN NATIVE BEAR, 
Phascolarctos cinereus, Fischer. 
HIS very interesting and fast disappearing animal was frequently met with up to the end of 1893, 
and in those days was quite a familiar object in the Eucalyptus trees, coming into frequent contact 
with the practical oologist during his outings. On account of its constant association with lovers of bird 
lore in Australia, I have deemed it a fitting tribute to place its portrait as the introductory illustration to 
this volume. 
It is represented at about one-sixth of its natural size, and was photographed from life by the 
Author. 
(See letterpress on page 155.) 
