TAMING WILD ANIMALS 



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long and have become so accustomed to one way of living that 

 it is very nearly impossible for them to get used to the changed 

 conditions of living in captivity. A young one doesn't seem to 

 mind so much. When he finds he isn't going to be hurt he 

 usually settles down and takes things quite as a matter of fact. 

 The only way in the world to make him feel that way is to be 

 exceedingly gentle with him. Even if he bites, you must be 

 quiet. Move quietly and without demonstration. Let every move 

 be just as little apparent as possible. Do not put your hand into 

 the box at first. It will frighten the animal and he will attack 

 you in self defense. Then you will jerk the hand out with a 

 flourish and a scream and scare poor bunny into fits. Poke a stick 

 in first. He will attack it, of course, but he will presently find 

 that things coming in that way do not hurt him and will just 

 drop his war like attitude of his own accord. But be sure that 

 absolutelv no demonstration is made with the stick. Next in- 



