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In Tasmania all snakes are venomous, though only five 

 are really deadly, and these are rarely encountered. 



The Australian continent is abundantly supplied with 

 lizards, there being three hundred and ninety species re- 

 corded, and they may be seen not only in woods and prairies 

 and deserts, in the water, among rocks and in trees, but also 

 in the less frequented city streets. 



The smallest known bird is a Central American hum- 

 ming bird that is about the size of a bluebottle fly. 



The bill pouch of the pelican will hold from three to 

 eight pounds of fish. 



Overcooked fish is dry and tasteless, while undercooked 

 fish is not safe. 



The deepest place in the ocean yet found is off Min- 

 danao, Philippine Islands 32,088 feet. 



The most primitive mammals, the monotremes, are con- 

 fined to Australia. There is the platypus, a strange beast 

 which lays eggs like a turtle, has horny pads for teeth and a 

 bill like the duck ; its front feet are webbed and both back 

 and front feet have claws. , 



A good remedy for insect bites is to rub the skin with 

 a little vinegar and water. Scented verbena leaves are said 

 to have the same effect. 



Don't kill snakes unless you know that they are poison- 

 ous. They keep down the rodents so injurious to agricul- 

 ture. 



Goat's milk is much purer than cow's milk because the 

 goat is immune to most of the infectious diseases that the 

 cow is subject to. 



RECIPES FOR CAMP COOKING: 



Venison: 



The hunter should be familiar with the different parts 

 of the deer and should know what each portion is best suited 

 for. The shoulder is used for roasting. The fore-loin may 

 be used for roasts and steaks ; the haunch or loin for roasts 



