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Tuis is one of the largest species of that section of the Halmaturi which comprises the
H. Thetidis, H. Parma, and their immediate allies,—the old males frequently measuring from
four to five feet from the nose to the end of the tail. As far as I am aware, it is con-
fined to the interior of New South Wales; certain it is that I have not seen examples

from the sea side of the ranges. Its distinguishing features are the red colourmg of its

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fore quarters, its large ears, long tail, and a distinct stripe of black down the nape and
back. Like many other kinds of Kangaroo, the male of this species appears to increase
in bulk for several years; and hence, in a scrub frequented by this animal, males of various

ation of the head and forearm was taken

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sizes may be found. The accompanying illustr
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the body-colours, and the annexed letter-press all that is known respecting the species.

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