Review of Animals. 229 



Elephant ? (P. 232.) How does the Elephant use his trunk ? What 

 constitute his food? How does he obtain it? What kind of a 

 disposition has he? Is he intelligent and obedient ? What have 

 some been taught to do? To what age do some Elephants live? 

 What is the most valuable part of the Elephant ? What are made 

 of ivory? What Birds are said to live as long as an Elephant? 

 Swan and Cockatoo. 



What very large quadruped is longer than the Elephant ? Hip- 

 popotamus. Where and how does the Hippopotamus live? Does 

 it live on flesh, or vegetables ? 



What very large animal is noted for its thick, tough skin ? 

 Rhinoceros. Describe the Rhinoceros. What can you say of its 

 skin? Where is the Rhinoceros found ? 



What is an amphibious animal ? 



What animal is noted for its activity and industry? Beaver. 

 Does it always live on the land? What wonderful instinct does 

 it possess ? What kind of a place do Beavers select in which to 

 build their houses ? Where do they cut trees for that purpose, up 

 or down stream ? Why do they always cut trees which are up 

 stream ? With what do they cut them ? How do they make their 

 houses tight and strong? When do they mostly work ? For what 

 are Beavers hunted ? What is the size of a Beaver ? Where is it 

 found ? What can you say of its hind feet ? 



What animal resembles a Beaver in its size and habits ? Musk-rat. 



What small animals besides the Beaver lays up food for winter? 

 Squirrels. What and how do Squirrels eat? Do they always live 

 in one place ? For what are they valuable ? 



What animal is protected from the attacks of other animals by 

 sharp quills ? Porcupine. By a hard shell ? Armadillo. 



What animal is best fitted for traveling in the deserts ? Camel. 

 What are some of its advantages ? How does it compare in 

 height with the Elephant ? With the Giraffe ? With the Horse ? 

 What two kinds of Camels are there ? For what is each mostly 

 used? Where does each live chiefly? What smaller animal, 

 similar to the Camel, is found in South America? 



What animal is mostly used by men for work and pleasure ? 

 Horse. What useful animal resembles the Horse? Donkey. What 

 can you say of the Donkey's disposition ? 



