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himself to the river ; but as he did not take the hint, 

 and seemed inclined to prolong his sleep, she took him 

 up in her fore paws, and plunged him into the water." 



The sight of otters feeding, as they may be seen in 

 the Zoological Gardens in the Eegent's Park, is very 

 interesting ; the clear water allowing the movements of 

 the fish, and those of the pursuer, which gracefully dives 

 and glides along as if without effort, to be distinctly 

 traced. 



