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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74

(2.) Animal Life. — (a.)

(2.) Animal Life.

(a.)

The Cat (compare with Dog),—Eyes; rough, dry tongue; soft pads and sharp claws, teeth, method of holding prey, drinking, covering of fur, whiskers, tail.

The Cow (compare with Sheep and Goat),—How she takes her food, teeth, chewing, milk (cheese and butter), tail, hoofs, covering, ears, horns, nose.

The Horse (compare with Donkey).—Covering, teeth, hoofs, tail, mane.

The Rabbit (compare with Hare).—Teeth, legs, feet, claws, covering, tail, whiskers, ears, eyes.

The Mouse (compare with Eat and Water-rat),—Teeth, paws, tail, whiskers, eyes, ears.

A Fish.—How fitted to live in water, weight, shape, covering, temperature, movements

A Plaice (compare with Herring),—Mat, eyes on one side of head, gills, movements.

Animals which sleep in winter.—Examples: Squirrel, dormouse, common snake, frog, toad, snail, slug. Preparation made for sleep.