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tiiiiics sViut. It is produced, in fact, by tlic vibration of the air ibrced from the lungs 

 into these air-bags, by the action of the muscles of the chest and back. 



The Trumpeter is often domesticated, and is extremely intelligent, bold, and familiar. 

 " It is not only easily tamed," says Monoiicour, " but becomes attached to its benefactor 

 with all the fondness and fidelity of the dog ; and of this disposition it shows the most 

 unequivocal proofs. AVhen bred up in the house, it loads its master with caresses, 'and 

 follows his motions ; and if it conceives a dislike to persons, it will pursue them some- 

 times to a considerable distance, biting their legs, and testifying every mark of dis- 

 pleasure. It obeys the voice of its master, and even answers to the call of all those to 

 whom it bears no grudge. It is fond of caresses, and offers its head and neck to be 

 stroked ; and if once accustomed to these familiarities, it becomes troublesome, and will 

 not be satisfied without continual fondling. It makes its appearance as often as its 

 master sits down to table, and begins \Nith driving out the dogs and cats, and taking 

 possession of the room ; for it is so bold and obstinate, that it never yields, and often after 

 a tough battle. can put a middle-sized dog to flight. It avoids the bites of its antagonist 

 by rising in the air, and retaliates with violent blows with its bill and nails, aimed chiefly 

 at the eyes ; and after it gains the superiority, it pursues the victory with the utmost 

 rancour ; and if not parted, will destroy the fugitive. Bj' its intercourse with man, its 

 instinct becomes moulded like that of a dog ; and we are assured it can be trained to tend 

 a flock of sheep. It even shows a decree of jealousy of its rivals ; for, when at table, it 

 bites fiercely the naked legs of the negroes and other domestics who come near its 

 master." ' 



Though the above account of the character of the trumpeter may be considered as 

 extravagant, and far too highly coloured, it is doubtless founded upon truth, and cannot 

 but lead us to desire a bettor acquaintance with a bird which few naturalists have oppor- 

 tunities of observing in a stat6 of natitfo. 



It is stated by Dr. Latham that one of the agami, a young bird, found its way into a 

 farm in Surrey, and there associated with the poultry. It was perfectl}' tame, and, on 

 one occasion, accompanied the hounds, and kept up with them for three miles. It was 

 afterwards in the possession of the late Earl of Derby, but died on its way into Lan- 

 cashire. 



