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are found in the coldest part of Lapland, and they 

 are covered with the thickest hair, and thus can 

 defy the severity of the winter. In like manner, 

 the rough-legged partridge passes its life in the 

 Lapland Alps, feeding upon the dwarf birch; 

 and that they may be able to run about safely 

 amidst the snow, their feet are feathered. 



The camel frequents the sandy and burning 

 deserts, nor could they be passed without him; 

 but how wisely has the Creator contrived for 

 him! In traversing the deserts, where no 

 water is to be found for many miles, and 

 where every other animal would die of thirst 

 in such a journey, the camel can undergo it 

 without suffering, for his stomach is full of cells, 

 in which he reserves water for many days. 



The pelican also lives in deserts and dry 

 places, and frequently builds her nest far from 

 any water, in order that her eggs may be 

 hatched by the heat. She is, therefore, obliged 

 to bring water from afar for herself and her 

 young, for which reason Providence has fur- 

 nished her with a very large bag under her 

 throat, which she fills with a quantity of water 

 sufficient for many days. 



The feet of goats are admirably adapted to 



