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themselves to the nipples. There they cling till their limbs are gradually formed 

 and they are able to go alone. It is pleasing to see the odd-looking creatures 

 hopping about their mother, and, on the first appearance of danger, dodging into 

 the friendly pouch, where they stay till it is past, perhaps peeping out now and 

 then to observe how matters are going." 



THB POLAR BEAR. 



That certainly is a remarkable provision of nature." 



" But not every one understands the most wonderful features about it. The 

 embryotic kangaroo at its birth is less than two inches long, and, although it has 

 the powei to grasp the mother's nipple, it isn't strong enough to draw nourishment 

 therefrom." 



