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Abstract

These notes clear up an apparent contradiction between
the writings Qf Lydekker (1889) and De Vis (1884). They explain
the real size of the Giant Wombat in terms of Professor
Owen's original conception of its dimensions, and show why
later workei"s, upon such remains, were naturally misled
(Scott, 1915). They supply some data respecting the Nototherian
animal called Nototherium tasmanicum, and add
to our knowledge of the variation in the premolars of the
species N. mitchelli. The notes have been culled from two
separate "finds" recently made at the Mowbray Swamp, and
are directly associated with the nml).es of Mr. and Mrs. K.
M. Harrisson and Mr. E.W.Reeman.
From tooth marks found upon one bone we again stress
the former existence in Tasn1ania of powerful carnivorous
animals, but to date of writing this, their remains have not
been recovered.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Scott, Herbert Hedley
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, RST, Van Diemens Land, natural history, science, ecology, taxonomy, botany, zoology, geology, geography, papers & proceedings, Australia, UTAS Library
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	Copyright Royal Society of Tasmania
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