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THE ANHINGA. 



Anhingas, or Darters, both comparatively little known, and 

 inhabitants of remote regions, the former, from its name, being 

 found almost invariably within the tropics, and generally at 

 great distances from land ; the Anhinga being confined to the 

 savannahs, marshes, and rivers of the hottest parts of the 

 African and American continents. 



The long thin neck and beak, the slim body, and large 

 webbed feet of the Anhinga bespeak at once its real character 

 as an excellent diver, which it certaiidy is, for on the slightest 

 appearance of danger, it will disappear in an instant, rising 

 again at the distance of many hundred yards, and then only 

 showing its narrow head just above the surface of the water. 

 It is said that when several are surprised perching, according 

 to their practice, on a branch stretching over a river, they will 

 all drop down together as if dead, and then dive away beyond 

 pursuit. 



The Anhinga, or Darter. 



