176 THE MAMMALS OF SOMALILAND 



rests on its two hindfeet and its tail. As soon as there is a good 

 accumulation of earth under it, it ceases to dig, and, resting on its 

 forefeet in front and its tail behind, it shoots out the earth with its 

 hindfeet. In this manner it very soon digs itself beneath the 

 surface and is lost to sight. If a rope be tied to its hindlegs and 

 it be allowed to return to its burrow, no power can drag it forth 

 against its will. It lives entirely on termites. 



