THE EBMINE, OB STOAT. This fierce little Beast of Prey is found in the northern portion of both hemispheres. It preys upon all small mam- 



inals, attacking: even flares, does not despise Snakes or Lizards, and is especially fond of birds. The animal in the picture will find no difficulty in despoil- 

 ing the nest above him. This animal's fur changes with the seasons. It is shown in this engravingr in its summer coat, the upper part brownish-red, the lower 

 white. In the winter the animal is entirely white, except at the tip of the tail, which is black at all seasons. {Pulorins enninea.) 



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