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■icn presents only sharp spines to the enemies' onslaught, is well known. Another 

 nous reptiles. The picture shows a Hedgehog busily employed in a fight with an Adder, which i 

 The Snail, crawhng slowly up the bank, is in no danger, for its enemy is intent on larger and more 



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ful trait of the Hedgehog is its boldness in attacking venomous reptiles. The picture 

 about to despatch with a bite on the venomous head. The Snail < r r ,^l !£™ , .. 

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