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Animal Heat. 



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duced, considerably, above that which was previously ob- 

 tained. The water is allowed to cool, and the temperature 

 corresponding to this deviation is marked by an excellent 

 thermometer. By this method of procedure the following 

 temperatures were obtained. A &: B distinguish two per- 

 sons aged 20 years ; C, a person aged 55 years : — 



First series of Experiments. — Temperature of the Air 53°- 6 



Third Experiment. — Black Dog already submitted to 



Experiment, 



Muscle of the thigh . . . 101-48 



