THE RACOON, THE MARMOT. 



THE RACOON. 



THE head of this animal resembles that of the fox ; its 

 nose is prolonged a great way beyond the upper jaws. It 

 is found in North America, and is about two feet long, and 

 a foot high. 



THE MARMOT; 



THIS animal resembles the hare in the shape of its head ; 

 but its ears are much shorter, and the tail more tufted ; 

 the body is clothed with a long hair, under which is a fine 

 short fur of different colours. 



The Marmot is a native of the Alps, and is likewise found 

 in Poland, and part of Tartary, and, with some specific 

 differences, in Africa and America. When taken young, it 

 is easily tamed, taught to dance, to obey the call of its mas- 

 ter, and to perform several tricks for his amusement. It is, 

 in general, a very harmless, and inoffensive animal ; and 

 except in its antipathy to dogs, which appears invincible, 

 it lives in friendship with every creature that abstains from 

 giving it provocation. 



Marmots feed indiscriminately on flesh, bread, fruit, or 

 vegetables ; but are particularly fond of milk and butter. 

 When irritated, or frightened, they utter a piercing cry. 

 It speedily arrives at maturity; consequently, its life is pretty 

 limited, seldom exceeding nine or ten years. 



THE GLUTTON 



Is about two feet and a half long ; of a reddish colour, feeds 

 on hares, mice, and birds. The legs are extremely short 

 in proportion to its size. The fur, which is holden in the 

 highest estimation on account of its softness and beautiful 

 gloss, is black along the back, and of a reddish-brown on 

 the sides. Its conformation enables it to climb up trees 



