LONG-TAILED DASYURB. 359 



The whiskers are black, and the ears are brown, and 

 almost bare. It has 24 molars, which are joined to the 

 canines. 



BANDED BANDICOOT. 

 Perameles fasciata. 



This small animal, of 6 inches in length, is remark- 

 able for the length of its ears, and the length and 

 slenderness of its legs and feet. 



The hair with which it is covered is very harsh and 

 short, and grizzly in colour. This Bandicoot is marked 

 with three black bands just above the tail, whence it 

 derives its name. 



It is an inhabitant of Australia ; and there is also a 

 white variety. 



The skin is, practically speaking, of no value. 



LONG-NOSED BANDICOOT. 



Perameles nasiita. 



This Bandicoot is larger than the preceding, and is 

 about the same colour, without the black bands, but the 

 ears are shorter. 



It is likewise an inhabitant of Australia. 



The hair is very harsh. 



