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grey. The feathers are all double, two springing 

 from the same shaft. The wings are invisible 

 when closed, being covered with feathers differing 

 in no respect from those of the body. 



The chase of the Emu is a favourite amusement 

 with the colonists of New South Wales. It is, 

 however, not unattended with danger. We learn 

 from Mr. Cunningham, that few dogs, except such 

 as are specially trained, can be brought to attack 

 it, both on account of some peculiar odour in the 



