base of the tail, which, in truth, acts as a fifth leg, and is sometimes
used as a weapon, being of such strength as to break a man's leg at a
single blow. They move by leaps, which have been known to exceed twenty
feet. Several kangaroos have been kept in the park at Richmond, and
where they have produced young ones.

10. _Dens_

containing two fine _leopards, a porcupine_, and _racoons_. In an
adjoining den are three _wolves._

11. Gothic House for _Lamas_.

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This is one of the most picturesque objects in the grounds. It contains
two lamas. These animals are common in South America, particularly in
the mountainous parts of Peru, where they are employed as beasts of
burthen. One of the lamas was presented to the Society by the Duke of
Bedford.

12. Circular Aviary for _Birds of Prey_

containing a _fine griffon vulture_, a white-headed _North American
eagle, hawks, falcons_, and _owls_; among the latter is the _great
horned owl_. This is supposed by Linnaeus, and many antiquaries, to have
been the bird of Minerva. The collection is remarkably splendid.

13. Hut for _Beavers_.
14. Hut for _Foreign Goats._