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Observations. 



who attempt to take it, and will tear out the 

 piece wherever it fixes its teeth." 



These animals are very numerous in the south- 

 ern parts of America, and seem to be peculiar to 

 the new continent. The flesh of such as are 

 well fed is tolerable food, and is dressed by the 

 French, like a sucking pig. 



