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3. A map of the world, showing the zonal areas. 



4. A map of North America, showing the distribution 

 of the ungulates, with the boundaries and barriers marked. 



5. A map of North America, showing the distribution of 

 the fur-bearing animals. 



6. A map of the world, showing the distribution of the 

 human races. 



Studies of Mammals 



To illustrate Man's Relation to Other Animals ; the Con- 

 nection between Mode of Life and Structure 



The Rabbit 



The effects of domestication upon an animal. A burrow- 

 ing type of rodent. 



Materials. 



Living rabbits — young rabbits are more desirable for 

 laboratory study. 



Observations. 



The Body. i. What divisions of the body are there .' 

 Compare the length and use of the neck with that of the 

 pigeon. Describe the character and length of the tail. 

 What use has it, if any } 



Locomotion. 2. What methods of locomotion has the 

 rabbit ? Which is most commonly used } 



3. Study the limbs, and find the ankle and wrist. Does 

 the rabbit walk on its foot or its toes .' Note the number 

 and character of the toes and fingers and their claws. 

 What is the effect of the nonretractile power of the claws 

 upon the uses to which claws can be put ? 



