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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,

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The 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.