THE EMU.
In Tasmania and on Kangaroo Island the emu, the " king of the Australian fauna," has become extinct, and the "Age" states that on the mainland the flocks are gradually becoming reduced in size. From Merino, in the Western district, the report came recently that the bleached skeleton of the last of tho emus in that district had been found. It seems, however, that large numbers of this fine bird have been discovered in the Grampians. The Ornithologists' Society of Victoria has received word to that effect from Mr Campbell, son of Mr A. J. Campbell, author of " Nests and Eggß of Australian Birds." The society nas communicated tyith Mr C. W. M'Lean, who is responsible for the administration oi
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9302, 31 July 1908, Page 1
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121THE EMU. Star (Christchurch), Issue 9302, 31 July 1908, Page 1
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