374 MARSUPIALIA. 



BLUE KANGAKOO. 



Macrojjus enihcsccns. 



The l^lue, roan, or grey Kangaroo is not so numerous 

 as the foregomg, and is not quite so large. 



Its colour varies from very light pinkish-yellow, in 

 fact almost ■white, to light blue with longer white hairs, 

 and then to dark blue and dark brown-blue, the colour 

 of a dark blue Fox ; the belly is white. 

 , The fur is long and rather soft ; the under fur or 

 ground is pink or light blue. 



The tail is brownish or light yellow, but the tip is 

 browner and slightly bristly ; the feet are dark brown, 

 and white underneath. 



The pelt is soft and thin ; in the raw state it has a 

 glazed and fresh appearance, and is appreciated by 

 tanners. When used as a fur it is made into boas, 

 rugs, &c., and its value is about Is. to 3s. 



The skins of this animal are imported with those of 

 other Kangaroos. The yearly collection is therefore 

 difficult to ascertain ; it would perhaps amount from 

 30,000 to 40,000. 



WALLAEOO. 



Macroi)ns rohtistns. 



The Wallaroo is still smaller, and is perhaps the most 

 scarce of all the Kangaroos. 



Its colour is whitish-grey, with a yellow or white mark 

 on each side of the tail ; the tail is greyish, and the hair 

 is very short and harsh. 



The skin of the Wallaroo is only suitable for making 

 into leather ; it is, however, often found in the sundry 

 lots of the Australian furs. 



