THE BADGER 



but all the four points or ends turn outward 

 and backward. 



The second peculiarity arises from a high 

 ridge of bone, standing straight up and run- 

 ning from the base of the skull to between 

 the ears, giving a firm hold to the ligaments 



FIG. 5. Skull of Badger front view. 



and tendons, and an additional leverage and 

 length, which are again rendered more 

 effective by passing over the high cheek- 

 bones as over a pulley before reaching the 

 jaws. There is a saying that "a badger 

 never leaves go till he makes his teeth 

 meet," and there is a foundation of truth in 

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