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BENNETT'S WALLABY, OR BUSH KANGAROO. 

 Halmatunis Bennetii. 



Another name for this Wallaby is Bennett's Wallaby; 

 it is also sometimes called the Hill Wallaby or Kangaroo ; 

 and is one of the more nmnerous species, but the exact 

 quantity of skins imported is difficult to ascertain, as 

 so many species are sold under the general name of 

 Wallaby or Kangaroo ; probably 20,000 to 30,000 of this 

 sort are imported. The fur, or rather hair, is short, 

 grizzly, and harsh and thin, like a common Raccoon in 

 colour, but rather redder. The tail is grizzly like the 

 skin, but the tip is black. 



The skin is only fit for common wrappers or coats (as 

 an imitation of common Raccoon), or for making into 

 leather. Its value is from 4d. to Is. 



There is a white variety of this species. The Bush 

 Kangaroo is said to swim well. It inhabits New South 

 Wales and Victoria. 



SWAMP AVALLABY. 



Halmaturus ivalahutus. 



The Swamp or Black Wallaby is the largest of the 

 Wallaby family ; it is about 2| to 3 feet long. This 

 measurement does not include its tail. The general 

 colour is a deep reddish-brown, rather redder towards 

 the tail. The under fur, or hair, is coarse, and covered 

 with long, black, harsh hair ; the belly is brown. 



The ears are long and brown and the feet are black. 

 In some examples there is a white spot in the fur. The 



