THE STUDY OF THE RABBIT. 



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Comparison and 



LESSON VIII. 



Classification. 

 Mammals. 



Verterbrates and 



STEP 1. Comparison of rabbit and cat. 



Review points in which all animals previously studied 

 (except cat) are alike, points in which they are like the 

 cat, points in which all differ from the cat. Cat differs 

 in having a longer, more lithe body, incisor teeth more 



Fig. 20. Skull of Cat. 



numerous, and not well fitted for gnawing, canine teeth 

 long, conical, and pointed, grinding teeth with two or 

 more rather sharp projections on their outer end, not 

 well fitted for grinding, and claws strong and sharp. 

 Relate differences in structure to differences in habits 

 and food, to bring out the "why." 



Compare cat with dog. Similar, but claws not so 

 sharp. Why cannot dogs climb trees ? 



Compare rabbit and cat with any other carnivorous 

 animals of which mounted specimens or good pictures, 



