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grey. The feathers are all double, two springing from the same shaft. The wings are invisible when closed, being covered with feathers differing in no respect from those of the body.

Emu
Emu

EMU.

The chase of the Emu is a favourite amusement with the colonists of New South Wales. It is, however, not unattended with danger. We learn from Mr. Cunningham, that few dogs, except such as are specially trained, can be brought to attack it, both on account of some peculiar odour in the