832 MR, G. C. SHORTRIDGE ON GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION [N(3V. 23, 



As with Bettongia penicillata, its tail during life has a peculiar 

 downward curl, although possessing no prehensile power. 



Text-fie. 265. 



WESTERN 

 AUSTRALIA 



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 Augusta 





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Map showing distribution of Thalacomijs lagotis. 



Noctvirnal. Not saltatorial, resembling a rabbit in its move- 

 ments. Tail tipped with a small sharp pointed horny spur 

 rather like that of Onychogale. 



Although widely distributed throughout the South-West (except 



