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of the growing family, and here they remain until 

 the youngsters begin to think of matrimony, when 

 they have to make a home for themselves else- 

 where if the earth is not sufficiently large for more 

 than one pair. 



Badgers when young are easily tamed. The 

 length of life is from ten to twelve years. 



It should be distinctly understood that the 

 particulars given concerning the catching of this 

 most interesting British animal are merely set out 

 for the purpose of indicating traits in its character 

 which would otherwise escape detection. It is 

 hoped and believed that no young animal stalker 

 will be desirous of reducing the numbers of one of 

 our most useful and interesting Mammals. 



II. THE FOX 



Much has been written of the Fox by various 

 sportsmen, gamekeepers, and others. We have 

 had his biography and we have had his autobio- 

 graphy. Many informative and highly interesting 

 and useful contributions have been made upon 

 this remarkable Mammal, but in the present essay 

 I have endeavoured to break somewhat fresh 

 ground and to write up the personal experiences 

 of some of my gamekeeper friends. I am especi- 

 ally indebted to Mr. Thos. Bamford, head-keeper 

 to the Earl of Clarendon, for most of the data 



