THE MUSTELINA, OR WEASEL. 



Hunting the Sable, in Siberia. 



The Mustelina, or Weasels, are easily distinguished by their long slender bodies, short muzzle, shai^- 

 teeth, and predatory habits. They inhabit almost every part of the world, and procure their food by creep- 

 ing on the unsuspecting victim, generally a rabbit,rat,or bird,and then suddenly darting at it and piercing 

 its neck with their sharp teeth. 



The Pine Marten, a native of the North,andan inhabitant of the pine forests, whence it derives its name, 

 is abcndant in Siberia and the northern portions of America. It is much sought after on account of its 

 beautiful fur. 



The Sable, long famous, for its costly fur, inhabits Siberia. The chase, or rather the search, after these 

 animals is attended with dreadful hardships and great danger. 



Sable. 



Rat. 



Pine Marten 



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