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VERTEBRATA. MAMMALIA. 



Macropus* the Kangaroo. 



COMMON KANGAROO (M. Major). 



In addition to the remarkable structure of the 

 whole order, the Kangaroos are distinguished for 

 the great length and power of the hind limbs, and 

 of the tail, the smallness of the fore limbs, and the 

 general elegance of their form. The fore feet are 

 scarcely used in progression, the animal moving by 

 enormous leaps performed with the hind feet alone. 

 Its usual posture is nearly erect, sitting upon the 



* Max^oj, makros, long, and sraDj, pous, a foot. 



