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ture tumble. As it is, this hook is often the only 

 thing that saves him if he chances to lose his foot- 

 ing ; catching by the bill and neck he hangs for a 



110. Young Pelicans, stage preceding flight. 



moment, and then, like a gymnast, hauls himself up 

 by the aid of his toes. 



If the young Pelican's home is on the ground, at 

 this age he waddles about playing by himself or 

 fighting all comers. He dabbles in the shallow 

 water, filling his pouch with mud and water, bits of 



