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HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE CUR FOX. 



Is the least, but the most common, and ap- 

 proaches nearest to the habitations of mankind. It 

 lurks about the out-houses of the farmer, and carries 

 off all the poultry within its reach. It is remark- 

 ably playful and familiar when tamed ; but, like all 

 wild animals half reclaimed, will, on the least 

 offence, bite those it is most familiar with. 



The eye of the Fox is of a lively hazel colour, 

 very significant and expressive; and discovers very 

 sensibly the different emotions of love, fear, or 

 anger, by which it may be affected. The Fox 

 seems greatly to admire its' bushy tail, and fre- 

 quently amuses itself by endeavouring to catch it 

 as it runs round. In cold weather, when it lies 

 down, it folds it about its head. 



The Fox sleeps soundly; and like the Dog, lies 

 in a round form. When he is only reposing him- 

 self, he stretches out his hind legs, and lies on his 

 belly. In this position, he spies the birds as they 



