NATURAL HISTORY. 

 DKOMAIUS. (Gr. Apo//aZof, running swiftly.) 



N"ov8c-IIollandia3 (Lat. of New Holland], the Emu. 



The EMU is a native of New Holland, and nearly equals 

 the ostrich in bulk, its height being between five and six 

 feet. Its feathers lie loosely on the body, and its wings are 

 small and hardly to be distinguished. The skin of the Ernu 

 furnishes a bright and clear oil, on which account it is eagerly 

 sought after. Mr. Bennet gives the following account of the 

 habits of this bird. 



" In its manners the Emu bears a close resemblance to the 

 ostrich. . . Its food appears to be wholly vegetable, consisting 

 chiefly of fruits, roots, and herbage, and it is consequently, 

 notwithstanding its great strength, perfectly inoffensive. The 

 length of its legs and the muscularity of its thighs enable it 

 to run Avith great swiftness ; and as it is exceedingly shy, it is 



