THE WOMBAT. 



the females are a bluish grey, and the sexes are in conse- 

 quence easily distinguished at a distance. These animals 

 are generally found on the plains or lightly timbered country, 

 remaining in the shelter of the timber during the day, and 

 feeding in the open country towards evening. Their fur is 

 short and very soft. They have most of the habits of the 

 great grey kangaroo, but are much more local, and do not 

 spread over the same extent of country. Albinoes of this 

 kind are occasionally seen, and one white female in the 

 Melbourne Zoological Gardens had an albinoe young one for 

 three years in succession, the male being red. 



BLACK-FACED KANGAROO. 



(Macropus giganteus, var. meJanops). 



This animal is only found in the mallee or its immediate 

 neighbourhood, and is popularly called the Mallee Kangaroo. 

 It is dark brown in color, and smaller than the Great Grey 

 Kangaroo, but its habits are almost similar. It is generally 

 found in thickly timbered country, and was formerly very 

 numerous. 



BLACK-TAILED WALLABY. 



{Macro pits walabatus, var. typicus). 



This Wallaby is generally found in the densely timbered 

 country towards the coast, and is very plentiful in many 

 places. Its color is dark brown, but some specimens have a 

 more rufous tint than others. In hot weather they are fond of 

 going into the water, and during the da.y remain in the 

 thickest scrub, coming out into the clearings at night to feed. 

 They have a keen scent, but can be approached very close on 

 moonlight nights if the wind is favourable. 



RED-NECKED WALLABY. 



{Macropus ruficollls, var. typicus). 



This animal is slightly larger than the Black-tailed 

 Wallaby, but is lighter in build. It is found in lightly 

 timbered or scrubby country, and generally more inland than 

 the former species. Its color is grey, with reddish color on 

 the upper part of the back, shoulders, neck, and rump, its 

 ears being black. 



ROBT. R. STANESBY, tk* 



PLAIN & FANCY MOUNT CUTTER. 



&otoqrapha # Urawlnqd Urtiatieallu Mounted. 



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