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the "Jungler" Acts in Captivity-The Bear's Song-The Hedgehog-A Prickly
Covering-A Long Winter's Sleep-The Hedgehog Proof Against Poison-The
Eternal Foe of Serpents-The Brazilian Porcupine—A Creature with an Extra-
ordinary Armor-Classic Legends Concerning the Porcupine -An Animal that
Lacks Brains--Common Porcupine-Method of Showing Anger-A Quadruped
Rolled up like a Ball -The Armadillo--A Thick Coat of Mail-A Rapid Digger
in the Earth-A Bone Covered Ball-Tumbling Unhurt Down a Precipice -A
Sense of Wonderful Acuteness-The Scaly Ant-Eater-A Toothless Animal—
Scales like those of a Fish-The Agile Kangaroo-Curious Pouch for Carrying
Young-A Long Leaper-Hard Fighters—American Opossum-A Lover of
Barn-yards-Odd Method of Transporting Little Opossums.. .244
CHAPTER X.
WILD SPORTS IN THE TROPICS.
The Bulky Elephant--Tale of the Assyrian Queen-Panic and Frightful Carnage---
Ivory Palaces--Thrones of Elephants' Tusks—Elephant Gymnasts—The Mon-
ster Frightened by a Horse--Revenge for an Insult -Droves of Game-Passion-
ate Cry and Wild Rush-A Situation Apparently Hopeless-At the Mercy of
the Infuriated Beast--Exploits of Jan Wildeman--A Frightened Scotsman--
Immense Quantities of Ivory--Baldwin Pursued by an Elephant--Miraculous
Escape--Exciting Chase--Goatskin Clothing Torn to Shreds-The Rhinoc-
eros-Powerful Animal-Hunted with Elephants-Terrible Weapon of Attack
and Defence--Story of a Desperate Fight-Hunting Rhinoceroses with Horses--
Strange "Rhinoceros Birds"-Mad Beast Attacking Hunters--Lucky Shot—
"Fire-Eating Rhinoceros "-Routing a Camp at Night-Horse Saved by a
Bullet-Sudden Upset of a Wagon--Helping the Young to Escape--Vast Size
of the Hippopotamus--Anger Easily Aroused-Manner of Hunting the River-
Horse-Hiding Under Water-Cumming's Adventure with a Hippo-Man and
Beast Splashing in the Water Together--Unique Surgical Operation-Steering
the Huge Creature Ashore--Boat Smashed by a Sea-Cow--Snatched from
Devouring Jaws-- Crocodiles Startled from Slumber-Dangers of Gorilla Hunt-
ing-Fierce Aspect of the Gorilla-Amazing Power of the "Wild Man"— Ele-
phants Routed by Gorillas --The Fleet Ostrich-Modes of Capturing the "Flying
Camel"-Hunters' Disguise-A Flying Run-Baldwin and Andersson's Adven-
tures-Concern of the Old Birds for their Young.
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CHAPTER XI.
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SIGHTS IN THE WORLD'S MENAGERIE.
Man in the Jaws of the Lion--Meeting the Great Beast-Death from the Stroke of
a Paw-Jacob Bok's Adventure-Lion's Gratitude-Magnanimity of the King
of Beasts-Shaking Mane and Lashing Tail-Tremendous Strength-Narrative
of Brehm-Spectral Lemur--A Creature with Singular Eyes and Claws-Fine
Tree Climbers-The Babiroussa-Quadruple Tusks-A Restless and Ferocious
Beast--White-Lipped Peccary-Plucky Fighters-Wart-Hog-A Dangerous
Brute--Invader of Cultivated Fields-Expert Swimmer-Adventure of Captain
Harris-The Lithe Panther-Supple Muscles of Great Strength—Sudden Spring—
Thirst for Blood-Doctor Brehm's Remarkable Experience-An Old Dog-faced
Baboon-Dreadful Encounter-Courage of a Malay Captain-The Tapir-An
Omniverous Quadruped--Cousin of the Hippopotamus-A Fortunate Nose-
Whistling Tapirs-Tapir Domesticated-The Wallachian Sheep-Extraordinary
Horns-Splendid Growth of Wool-Mountain Sheep of Bokhara-Horns
of Surprising Size-A Dwelling on High Rocks-Flying Fox-Marvelous
Membrane-Unique Product of the Animal Kingdom-Hanging from Forest
Branches-Arctic Seals-Elegant Fur-Hunting the Seal-Sea-Elephant-The
Walrus-Use of Tusks-Perils of Walrus Hunting......
CHAPTER XII.
FOUR HANDED-ANIMALS.
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The Gorilla-Giant of the Forest-A Missionary's Explorations and Discoveries-
Curiosity of Civilized Nations Awakened-Gorilla Huts-Low Order of Intelli-
gence-Enormous Jaws and Physical Strength-The First White Man who Killed
a Gorilla-How Gorillas Bury their Dead-Thrilling Adventures of Du Chaillu-
A Savage Combat-The Orang-Outang-Man-like Ape-Awkward Motions—
Great Power of Mimicry-Dreaded Adversary-Laughable Tricks-Orang of the
Prince of Orange-Escape from the Cage-Brute Gentleness and Affection—An
Orang on Shipboard-Inveterate Tippler-Ravenous Thieves-Orang's Death-
Guereza Monkey-Elegant Decoration-Beauty of Color-Monkey Grimaces-
Droll Antics-Proboscis Monkey-Ample Dimensions of Nose-Dog-Faced
Baboon-Immense Troops-Prowlers and Plunderers-A Chaplain's Story-
Chased by Baboons-Lion Monkey-Irritable Creatures-Hairy Appendages...332
CHAPTER XIII.
PECULIAR SPECIES OF BIRDS.
The World's Favorites-Fairies of the Air-Orchestras on the Wing-Creatures
whose Clothing Grows on Them-Specimens of Cockatoos-Noisy Flights-
Easily Tamed and Affectionate-The Night Swallow-A Fine Streamer-Beauty
of Color-Graceful Movements-Esculent Swallow-The Strangest Food in the
World-Remarkable Nests-Sappho Humming Bird-Rainbow Colors Dart-
ing Through the Air-Sword Bill-Long Beak-Peregrine Falcon-Ancient
"Hawking”—A Bird Trained for the Chase-Combat in the Air-Secretary
Bird-A Warrior with Wings-Death to Snakes-Power of Leg and Foot-Cour-
age that Never Fails-Remarkable Birds' Nests-Titmouse-Closing the Door of
the Nest-A Watchful Sentinel-Sociable Grossbeaks-Wonderful Nest-A Bird
that Sews with Thread and Needle-Tailor Bird's Nest-Three-Toed Wood-
pecker-A Creature that Leaves its Mark-Penguins-Wings and Fins Com-
bined "Sitting up Like a Major "-Description by Darwin-Training up Young
Penguins The World Renowned Pelican-Marvelous Sight-Great Assembly of
Birds-Montgomery's Poetical Tribute to the Pelican ...... .........354
CHAPTER XIV.
THE IMPERIAL EAGLE.
Monarch of Mountain and Forest-Majestic Flights-Gazing at the Sun-Rapa-
cious Tyrants-Elevated Nest-Symbol of Roman Empire-Tribute of Mrs. He-
mans to Wounded Eagle-Amazing Gift of Sight-Seizure of Marie Delex-A
Monster of the Air-Children Carried Away on Wings-Frightful Encounters—
A Daring Rescue-Forest King on His Crag-Swift Descent-Shrewd Method
of Taking Prey-The Bald Eagle-Dimensions of Sea-Eagle-Preying on Quad-
rupeds-Mated Once for Life-Osprey or Fish Eagle-Peculiar Foot and Toes-
Plunging Down from Vast Heights-Claws of Astonishing Strength-Harpy
Eagle-Tenant of Mexico and South America-Hard Fighter-Destroyer
Animal Life-Sure Aim and Fatal Blow-Feathers Used for Decorations-
Striking Colors of Plumage
CHAPTER XV.
CHARMING CREATURES OF THE AIR.
Beauty of the Bird of Paradise-Strange Guesses-" A Heavenly Residence "-Fly-
ing Against the Wind-Method of Catching the Paradise Bird-Rising Above
the Gale-Plumage of Wonderful Elegance-Bird Seen in a Mirror-Fastidious
Creature-Pride of Feathers-Pretty Hedge-Sparrow-Great Pains in Building
a Nest-Fine Singers-Nightingale Learning the Hedge-Sparrow's Song-Dis-
covery of the Lyre-Bird-Singular Form of Tail-Graceful Appearance-Swift
Runner-Sudden Break in the Music-Savages Decorated with Superb Feath-
ers-The Swift Swallow-Ingenious Aërial Oars-Long Flights-Extraordinary
Migrations-Guesses by Scientific Men-"When the Swallows Homeward Fly”—
Argus Pheasant-Size and Color-A Beauty of Sumatra-Plumage Decorated
with a Hundred Eyes-Short Life in Captivity-Old Birds with Gay Feathers-
Story of Croesus and Solon-"Golden-Flower Fowl" of China-Far-Flying Alba-
tross Expert Fisher-Nest Built up on the Ground-The Plumed Crane-
Milton's Description—Story of William the Conqueror-Habits of Crane Fam-
ily-Ludicrous Vanity of a Crane-Dweller in Tree-Tops......... .391
CHAPTER XVI.
CURIOUS SPECIMENS OF THE FEATHERED TRIBE.
The Odd-Looking Flamingo-" Bean-Pole" of the Bird World-Fiery Plumage-
Elegant Appearance-Singular Nest-Remarkable Construction of Jaws-The
"Kiwi-Kiwi "-Wingless Creatures-Descendants of the Ancient Dinornis—
New Zealand Chiefs Dressed in the Skin of the Apertyx-An Egg that Weighs
One fourth as much as the Bird-Habits of the Apertyx-The Ostrich-Bird of
the Desert-Extraordinary Nest and Eggs-Birdlings Hatched by the Sun-
Arabian Stories of the Ostrich - Royal Carriage Drawn by a Team of Ostriches-
Riding the Two-legged Steed-Cunning Methods of Capture - American Os-
trich Described-Noisy Guinea-Fowl-Flesh of Fine Flavor-Conspicuous
Crest-Eggs Colored like the Plumage—The Sacred Ibis-Varied Colors--Bird
of Mexico--Egyptian Veneration for the Ibis-Regular Migration-Embalmed
Remains in Egyptian Burial Places-The Giant Heron-Lonely Creature--In-
habitants of Marshes and Water Courses-Singular Habits-Seeking Prey-
Standing for Hours on one Leg--Little Herons -The Heron and Falcon in
Combat--The Owl-Immense Eyes-A Night Prowler-White Owl-Tenant of
Barns-Voracity for Mice-The Owl Attacking a Man-Little Birds' Revenge-
The Darter-Long Neck-The Famous Stork-Remarkable Intelligence-A
Good Wife and Mother-Storks Sentenced to Death for Infidelity-The Adju.
tant-Blue-Headed Parakeets...........
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CHAPTER XVII.
MARVELOUS CREEPING ANIMALS.
Reptiles of Antiquity-Animal Curiosities-Fangs of Deadly Poison-Strange Mode
of Breathing-Historic Chameleon-Shooting Tongue-Changing Colors-Two
Animals in One-A creature Asleep on one Side and Awake on the Other-
Five-Toed Geckos-Curious Suction Foot-Nimble Running on Smooth Su -
faces-Tongue like a Dart-The Common Iguana-South American Reptile-
Pouch Under the Jaw-Hunting the Iguana-Lizards for Breakfast—Darwin's
Description of the Iguana-The Sea Guana-Attachment of Male for Female-
A Gallant Defender-Capital Swimmers-Bellowing Bull-Frogs-Frogs Giving
First Idea of Electric Telegraph—Housed in Winter Quarters-Stories of the
Domesticated Frog-How a Frog Disappeared and what Became of Him-Won-
derful Horned Frog-The Mysterious Salamander-Old Notions about a Crea-
ture that could Resist Fire-Human Clothing that will not Burn-Land Tor-
toises-Finely Colored Shells-Remarkable Longevity-Elephantine Tortoise-
How the Tortoise Feeds-Astounding Surgical Operation-Value of the Tor-
toise Shell-The Tun Snail-A Creeping Oddity.......... ...........441
CHAPTER XVIII.
MONSTROUS REPTILES OF THE TROPICAL WORLD.
The Crocodile-Power of Destruction-The Tyrant of the Tropical Seas-Double
Jaws-Teeth and Scales-Egg of the Crocodile-Old Stories of the East-The
Crocodile's Little Friend-Danger Signal-Aarpoon Thrust-Swift Swim-
mer-Deadly Serpents-A Cold Blooded Bosom Companion-Eastern Snake-
Charmers-Coolness Saves a Man's Life-Foolhardy Risk-Gurling Killed-
Poison Working with Lightning Rapidity-Venomous Viper-Dancing Snakes-
Fascination of Music for Serpents-Death of a Notorious Serpent-Eater-A
Disgusting Glutton-Huge Boa-Constrictor-Blind Adoration of the Boa-
Lines by Southey-A Monster Swallowing its Bed-Disgorging a Blanket-
Vast Size of the Boa-Enormous Muscular Power-Fed to Death-Tree Snakes
with Magnific nt Colors-The Slender Whip Snake-Frightful Accident in
Guinea-Ghastly Fangs-The Egg-Eater-Immense Throat of a Tiny Creature-
Serpents of Surprising Beauty-Queer Popular Superstitions-The Red-
Throated Lizard-Hideous Cristatus-The Curious Moloch-A Freak in the
World of Reptiles-The Pipa Toad-A Creature that Hatches Eggs on its Back--
Description of the Ba'rachians-Death from a Toad-Winter's Sleep in a Bed
of Mud...... .............467
CHAPTER XIX.
MARVELS OF INSECT LIFE.
Intelligence Among Insects-All Sorts of Insect Mechanics-Pillaging Pirates-
The Goliath Beetie-Monstrosities and Freaks-"Little Devils "-Gorgeo s
Coloring of Shells and Wings-Jewelry Made of Insects-Wingless Butterflie-
Extraordinary Changes Through Which Insects Pass-Metamorphosis of the
Dragon-Fly-Perfection of Organization-Wonderful Handiwork of Nature-
Gnats More than a Match for Men-The African Fly-A Dreaded Pest-Magnified
Proboscis of a Common Fly-Amazing Rapidity of Movement-Insect Gym
nasts and their Strength-Ingenious Mechanisms-Transformation of the
Common Gnat-Insect Saws, Rakes, and Chisels Surpassing Man's Finest
Instruments-Curious Method of Talking-Eyes Like Telescopes-Military
Drill-The Remarkable Achievements of the Spider-An Insect Better than it
Appears-Slave-Holding Ants-A Colony Saved by an Old Slave-Insects that
Keep a Dairy--Ants and their Milch Cows-Warrior Termites-Builders and
Destroyers of Towns....... ........495
CHAPTER XX.
MUSEUM OF REMARKABLE INSECTS.
Anatomy of Insects Superior to that of Man-Curiously Formed Eggs-Lifting the
Lid and Stepping Out-Not Taking the Trouble to be Born-Eggs Exquisitely
Decorated-Sless Insects-Flying Lamps-Insects Illuminating Dwellings-
Brilliant Appc rances-Beetles-The Sacred Beetle of Egypt-Insect Under-
taker-Death Watch-Droll Superstition-Hercules Beetle-Six Years' Impris-
onment-The House Cricket-Poet's Address-Ship Saved by a Cricket-How
the Chirping is Done-Wings Without Flight-The Spider's Web-Ingenious
Mechanism-Water Spider-How Air is Obtained-A Complete Diving Bell—
Rapacious Bird Spider-Females Practicing Cannibalism on their Husbands-
Children Devouring Mothers—Thread of Myriads of Fibres-The Great Moth
Family-Death's-Head Moth-Fungus Growing on an Insect's Head-Ravagers
of the Forest-Visit to the Woods-Whirlwind of Fire-Waging Organized
War on Moths-Incalculable Destruction by Mites-Stenographers, Carpenters.
Joiners, Carvers among Insects-Wood-Boring Goat Moth—Making a Place for
Eggs-The Historic Locust-Ravages in the West-Flights of Devastation—
Where Locusts Come From-Devouring One Another-Rapid Growth of
Young-Orchestra of Strange Instruments-Return after Seventeen Years-No
Forgetfulness-Ephemera-Creatures of a Day Described-Bees and their Re-
markable Habits-Insect Intelligence......... ...........513
CHAPTER XXI.
CURIOSITIES OF THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM.
Living Seed in the Earth-The Tap-Root-Plants that Perspire-Catching Water
from Trees-Garden Sun-Flower-An Old Physician Living in a Pair of Scales—
Vegetable Marvel-The Weeping Tree-Plant with a Movable Lid-Water
Treasured in Plants in the Burning Desert-Leaves that Flash Lightning-The
Famous Cow-Tree-Vegetable Milk-Butter Tree-Poisonous Compounds—
"Herculean Remedy "-India-Rubber Tree-Golden Wealth for the World-
Vegetable Giants-Astonishing Magnitudes-Eighteen Guests Taking Supper
in a Hollow Tree-Enormous Lime-Tree-Normandy Oak Turned into a
Church-Riding on Horseback Through Tree-Cavities-Colossal Baobab―
Strange Burial Place-Gigantic Cedars of California-Tops Five Hundred Feet
in the Air-Giving a Ball on a Stump-Vegetable Longevity-Methuselahs of
the Forest-Historic Lime at Fribourg-Old age of the Fir-Army of Cortez
under one Tree-Legends of Teneriffe-Dragon's-Blood Tree-Where we get
Camphor-"Serpents of the Vegetable Kingdom"-Deadly Nettles-The Fatal