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preaches nearer and nearer, and when almost within reach whirls 

 madly around and around her, she joining and whirling with him 

 in a giddy maze. Again he falls back, and resumes his semi- 

 circular motions with his body tilted over ; she, all excitement, 



FIG. 31. MALE ARGUS PHEASANT DISPLAYING ITS PLUMAGE. 



(From Darwin.) 



