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KANGAROOS IN CAPTIVITY. 



Many battles are fought between males of the different species, the wallaroos usually winning, 

 though not altogether by " playing the game." While the grey and red kangaroos are satisfied in 

 attempting to rip with their hind claws, the wallaroo is an artist with his teeth as well as claws. 

 While striking, the whole weight of a kangaroo is supported by the tail. The kick, which will rip a dog 

 open, and the thud of which can be heard at some distance, does not appear to cause much injury 

 to the combatants. 



A Kangaroo can raise itself upon its toes, and in fighting, can support the whole weight 

 of its body upon its tail as it strikes with its powerful legs. 



During the last few months foxes have killed all my smaller wallabies, including the " Striped 

 Thigh " and " Paddymelon " ; the " swamp" or black wallabv appears to escape, being much faster 

 than those previously mentioned. It may not be out of place to mention that of late years, wallabies, 

 kangaroo rats, and opossums have almost disappeared from this locality. Five years ago these animals 

 were present in thousands, shooters and trappers paying large sums for the right of collecting skins. 

 Now, in spite of the close season, the animals mentioned have practically disappeared, owing to the 

 depredations of foxes. Grev kangaroos and wallaroos, however, are holding their own, and are present 

 in fair numbers. The red kangaroo is not indigenous to this district. 



