The Giant Hopper from the “Island Continent”

Synonymous with the island continent of Australia is that interesting animal which you see depicted in this issue of Beacon Lights. The kangaroo is so much a part of Australia that the “giant hopper” is an integral part of the great seal and coat of arms of the continent and dominion of Australia. The kangaroo is further significant because it represents a notable and interesting group of mammals; i.e. the marsupials or the animals with pouches. Even the small child knows the kangaroo as the...