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AN UNCAGED ZOO 



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as a hole is deserted, a spider spins its web across the 

 entrance, then flies, attracted by the odour left by the 

 pigs, are caught in this net. and so the cunning spinner 

 thrives. 



The settlers like sportsmen to shoot the wart-hogs, for 

 the holes they make in the ground are uncomfortable 

 and awkward places for the feet and legs of men, horses, 

 mules, and cattle. The hog's flesh some men find 

 palatable, but it is tough to eat ; moreover, it is useless 



The Earth Pig, Aard-vark, or Antbear. 



for the porters, as many of these men are Mahomedans 

 and refuse to eat it on religious grounds. 



These pigs are named wart-hogs on account of the 

 fleshy prominences on their faces. They are ugly, re- 

 pulsive-looking creatures, and when irritated can inflict 

 nasty and even dangerous wounds with their tusks. The 

 wart-hog is very common in the grass lands around the 

 lake. The natives are glad to obtain the tusks ; they 

 use them as ornaments when in full dress. 



