18 GL1RES. 



we beg again to refer to what we have already said on the 

 subject at page 9. 



The Walrus, Seals, and other amphibious animals of this 

 order, are treated in the manner of quadrupeds generally, 

 only that leg- wires are unnecessary, except in the fore-feet ; 

 the tail, which represents the hind feet, has merely to be dried 

 and kept properly stretched during this process, which precau- 

 tion also applies to the fore-feet. They are the easiest stuffed 

 of all animals, only the skins are very oily, they should be 

 well rubbed with the arsenical soap, and also with the preserv- 

 ing powder. 



The stuffing of the Walrus fTrichecus rosmarus), the Sea 

 Elephant fPhoca proboscideaj, and other large animals of this 

 family, should consist of well dried hay for the interior parts, 

 and tow for the surface next the skin. 



ORDER V. MAR SUPI ALIA. 



Considerable nicety is required in the preparation of ani- 

 mals of this order. The females of several of them, such as 

 the Kangaroo, Opossum, &c., have abdominal pouches in 

 which they carry their young, and others have membranes 

 which project from their sides. In drying the pouches, they 

 require to be well primed with the preservative, and atten- 

 tion must be paid to show them properly in the stuffed animal. 

 The membranes should be kept out by buckram, or strong 

 parchment, as before recommended in the Flying Lemur, 

 page 16. 



ORDER VL GLIRES. 



This Order contains the Beaver, Musk Rat, Common Rat, 

 and other animals whose skins have a strong smell. These 

 require to be plentifully supplied with the preservative. The 

 tail of the Beaver should be cut underneath, and all the flesh 

 removed, then stuffed with tow or chopped flax, and after- 

 wards thoroughly dried and well primed with the arsenical 

 soap to prevent putrefaction, to which it is very liable. It 



