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Pagina 100
... , 4 , and molars 11-34 in all . The disposition of the hyæna is fierce and cowardly , and its habits are revolting ; it is able to withstand any temperatures and priva- tions , revels in . the foulest air , and. 100 HYÆNA HYACINTH.
... , 4 , and molars 11-34 in all . The disposition of the hyæna is fierce and cowardly , and its habits are revolting ; it is able to withstand any temperatures and priva- tions , revels in . the foulest air , and. 100 HYÆNA HYACINTH.
Pagina 101
... hyæna is among mammals what the vulture is among birds , the scavenger of the wilderness , the woods , and the shore , and useful in this way in disposing of carcasses which otherwise would pollute the air ; often it attacks cattle and ...
... hyæna is among mammals what the vulture is among birds , the scavenger of the wilderness , the woods , and the shore , and useful in this way in disposing of carcasses which otherwise would pollute the air ; often it attacks cattle and ...
Pagina 102
... Hyæna ( Lycaon venaticus ) . is considered untamable . The painted hyæna ( L. pictus , Temm . ) is by many thought to be a mere variety of the last ; it is about 3 ft . long , the tail 1 ft . more , and 14 ft . high at the shoul- ders ...
... Hyæna ( Lycaon venaticus ) . is considered untamable . The painted hyæna ( L. pictus , Temm . ) is by many thought to be a mere variety of the last ; it is about 3 ft . long , the tail 1 ft . more , and 14 ft . high at the shoul- ders ...
Pagina 204
... hyæna is the striped species , and , like the jackal , is very common . The buffalo is found wild through- out the peninsula , and is also domesticated ; other domestic animals are the horse , the ass , the yak , and the goat ...
... hyæna is the striped species , and , like the jackal , is very common . The buffalo is found wild through- out the peninsula , and is also domesticated ; other domestic animals are the horse , the ass , the yak , and the goat ...
Pagina 481
... hyæna and vul- ture , are of considerable advantage to man in hot climates . They are generally harmless , but make night hideous by their dismal howlings ; they dwell in burrows which they excavate themselves , and in caves ; they are ...
... hyæna and vul- ture , are of considerable advantage to man in hot climates . They are generally harmless , but make night hideous by their dismal howlings ; they dwell in burrows which they excavate themselves , and in caves ; they are ...
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Pagina 420 - History of New York, from the beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty.
Pagina 89 - To develop a better and higher manhood and womanhood among ourselves; to enhance the comforts and attractions of our homes, and strengthen our attachments to our pursuits; to foster mutual understanding and cooperation; to maintain inviolate our laws, and to emulate each other in labor, to hasten the good time coming...
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