The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6
Hare Kangaroos. — Lagorchestes
Hare Kangaroos.
Lagorchestes.
L. fasciatus. West Australia.
L. hirsutus. West Australia.
L. conspicillatus. West Australia.
L. leporoides. Plains of New South Wales, South Australia, and "Victoria.
L. Leichardti. North-east coast and Victoria,
page 12The Hare-kangaroos, so called from their resemblance to that well-known rodent, are the fleetest of the whole tribe, and though they do not exceed a common hare in bulk, they will make clear jumps of 8 and 10 feet high; their arms are exceedingly short, and when progressing cannot be noticed, as they are pressed close to the body and are hidden by the long fur; the hind legs are very long and slender, and the tail rather short and stiff and not incrassated at the base; the canines are well developed.