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WHEN the preservative powder is used, the 
operator should be very careful not tq leave 
any of it about, lest a domestic animal should - 
get to it and eatit. I once lost a beautiful 
monkey, which was poisoned by licking up a 
portion that was incautiously left. 
I WouLD advise the learner to practise on a 
squirrel, rabbit, fox, &c. and then he will be 
prepared for the practical difficulties he may 
meet with in taking the skin from the feet, 
head, and tail of other animals. The remain- 
ing parts of the operation are very easily per- 
formed, 
