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THE APTERYX. 



more especially on worms, which it is said to attract to the surface by jumping and striking 

 on the ground with its powerful feet. The natives always hunt the Kiwi-kiwi at night, taking 



AITKUYX, OK KIWI-KIWI. -Ajtteryx 



with them torches and spears. The speed of this bird is very considerable, and when running 

 it sets its head rather back, raises its neck, and plies its legs with a vigor little inferior to that 

 of the ostrich. 



