PHOTOGRAVURE 82 



WHERE THE GREEN PEAFOWL DRINK 



These splendid birds fly down from their roosts to some favourite spot along the jungle rivers of 

 Malay, usually a sand-bar at a bend where they can have clear view of possible danger both up and 

 down stream. They must also watch the jungle behind for leopards and great snakes, and the waters in 

 front for crocodiles. When they have drunk they go slowly off to feed, or, if disturbed before they are 

 ready, they fly up into some neighbouring tree until fear and suspicion have passed. 



