THE SHREW. 



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The Common Shrew The Water Shrew Interesting account of its 

 habits . 113 



THE BADGER. 



Description of the animal Its favourite haunts Its structure fitted 

 for its work Modes of catching Badgers When taken young, they 

 may be easily and completely tamed Strong affection of one of 

 them 116 



THE OTTER. 



Structure of this creature Its habitation Superstition in reference to 

 a leader or king of these animals Otters in the northern parts of Scot- 

 land frequent the sea Dread of them by fishes An Irish Otter The 

 Otter may be tamed Use of one of the Asiatic species Affection of 

 Otters for their offspring Pleasing sight in the Zoological Gardens, 

 Regent's Park 1 



THE DOG. 



The canine races probably derived from the Wolf Story of one belong- 

 ing to M. F. Cuvier Reference to the Dog in Scripture Treatment 

 of this animal in the East Its noble qualities in favourable circum- 

 stances The Mastiff Useful for domestic purposes The Shepherd's 

 Dog Its great value Fidelity of one of these creatures Sagacity of 



