. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 334 NATURAL HISTORY. Dbomaius.—(Gr. /ipo;uaroj,running swiftly.). Novic-Hollandlic (Lat. of New Holland), the Emu. The Emu is a native of New Holland, and neai-ly equals the ostrich in bulk, its height being between five and six feet. Its feathers lie loosely on the body, and its wings are small and hardly to be distinguished. The skin of the Emu fm-nishes a bright and clear oil, on which account it is eagerly sought after. Mr. Bennet gives the following .account of the habits of this bird. " In its manne
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 334 NATURAL HISTORY. Dbomaius.—(Gr. /ipo;uaroj,running swiftly.). Novic-Hollandlic (Lat. of New Holland), the Emu. The Emu is a native of New Holland, and neai-ly equals the ostrich in bulk, its height being between five and six feet. Its feathers lie loosely on the body, and its wings are small and hardly to be distinguished. The skin of the Emu fm-nishes a bright and clear oil, on which account it is eagerly sought after. Mr. Bennet gives the following .account of the habits of this bird. " In its manners the Emu beai's a close resemblance to the ostrich. . Its food appears to be wholly vegetable, consisting chiefly of fruits, roots, and herbage, and it is consequently, notwithstanding its gi-eat strength, perfectly inoffensive. The length of its legs and the musculai-ity of its thighs enable it to run with great swiftness; and a,s it is exceedingly shy, it is. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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