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the skeleton remains in its place, right side up. If the skeleton is 

 to be packed for shipment, the skull (unless it be very small 

 and light) must be taken off, wrapped, and packed separately 

 for safety in transit. 



11. If any bones have been broken, they must now be re- 

 paired, either by gluing- them together, or by joining Avith a 

 short wire fitted into the axis of each piece, and the missing 



PALE BAT. 



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FIG. 69. Skeleton of a Bat, as exhibited by Mr. Lncas. 



particles of bone may be restored by a filling of best sinew glue 

 mixed with plaster Paris into a paste, and applied hot, so that 

 it will adhere. As it cools it can be shaped properly, and when 

 thoroughly dry and hard, its surface must be dressed down 

 Avith a fine file and sand-paper until the form of the bone is 

 once more perfect. This is Avork Avhich very often calls for 

 considerable skill in the operator, but the process itself is a 

 very simple one. 



If ligaments are missing and a small bone is completely d<>- 

 tachetl, it should be put on as follows : Procure some fine cotton 



