CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER 1. 



PAGE 



Introduction i 



The naturalists of yesterday and the naturalists of to-day — 

 Natural history and the natural sciences — The theory of 

 Evolution — The chief industries of Man — The chief in- 

 dustries of Animals — Intelligence and instinct — Instinctive 

 actions originate in reflective actions — The plan of study of 

 the various industries. 



CHAPTER II. 

 Hunting — Fishing — Wars and Expeditions ... i8 



The Carnivora more skilful hunters than the jHerbivora — 

 Different methods of hunting— Hunting in ambush — The 

 baited ambush — Hunting in the dwelling or in the burrow 

 — Coursing — Struggles that terminate the hunt — Hunting 

 with projectiles — Particular circumstances put to profit — 

 Methods for utilising the captured game — War and brigand- 

 age—Expeditions to acquire slaves — Wars of the ants. 



CHAPTER III. 



Methods of Defence ... ... ... 6i 



Flight — Feint — Resistance in common by social animals — 

 Sentinels. 



