ON THE SENSES OF ANIMALS. 71 



LESSON VII. 



ON THE SENSES OP ANIMALS. 



GREAT differences are found to exist amopgst 

 animals, as to the quickness and extent of range 

 of their senses. The eye of the eagle is very 

 acute ; and he can see his prey when soaring at 

 immense heights in the air. Such animals as feed 

 on carrion scent a carcass at great distances ; and 

 will find it even when very carefully concealed. 

 That "household depredator," the mouse, has also 

 a keen smell; and may be allured from its most 

 secret and distant haunts by a bit of toasted cheese. 



The senses of the dog seem to be very acute. 

 Led by that of smell, he can find his way home 

 from great distances, and trace his master through 

 a crowded street. All his sensations indeed appear 

 keen ; as he shows every mark of delight when in 

 company with those to whom he is attached, and 

 is dull and languid when absent from them. So 

 strong, indeed, are his feelings of attachment, that 



