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Abstract

The following paper on the existence of large animals,

(probably fresh water seals)
in the upland lakes of Tasmania,
prepared by C. Gould, Esq., F.G.S., was, in Mr. Gould's
absence, read at the last meeting of the Royal Society:
—
I wish to lay before the Society a statement of facts, which
is full of interest and surprise, and which will show, if corroborated
by further investigations, that the existence of rare,
perhaps undescribed, animals may be generally unknown, and
entirely so to science, for long periods after the occupation of
a country.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Gould, Charles
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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