THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE KANGAROO. 
381 
which much exceed the hare in size, and which, instead of feed- 
ing on vegetable substances (as do the kangaroos), eat insects, 
Long-nosed Bandicoot (Perameles). 
for which food they are well adapted by the sharp points and 
ridges which may be seen on their back teeth. 
Fig. 6. 
Chcerojpus . 
One member of this family, Chceropus , is very exceptional in 
the structure of its hind feet, which out-kangaroo the kangaroo 
