EMEU. Dromaius NOVCK 



England breeds freely, and seems as much at ease as if it were in its proper climate. It 

 is a most inquisitive bird, inspecting every novelty with great attention. " I oiice," writes 

 Dr. Bennett, " saw a fine pair of full-grown specimens in a paddock near Sydney. 

 Stopping to observe one which was at a short distance from the fence, he immediately 

 came down to have a look at me. The second bird was some distance off, but, with their 

 usual keenness of vision, on perceiving me viewing his companion, he caine stalking down 

 rapidly, and they both stared at me most attentively, stretching out their necks for the 

 sake of making a nearer acquaintance, when, finding no result from our interview, and 

 their curiosity being satisfied, they quietly stalked away. 



In the Domain, near the Government House, some tame Emeus may be seen walking 

 about, and often, near the Grand House, marching with measured pace, as if keeping 



