ISO A GUIDE FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMALS 



3. Describe the method and rate of locomotion. Would 

 this method of looomotion enable the animal to escape from 

 enemies {e.g. dogs) ? 



4. What is the shape of the foot ? What is the shape 

 and length of the claws ? For what are they adapted ? 



5. What sounds do the animals make ? 



6. What is the appearance and shape of the eye ? What 

 is the color of the eye ? 



7. State the size and shape of the external ear. What 

 movements are characteristic .' 



8. What motions of the nostrils do you see .' 



9. Feed the animal various kinds of food. How does 

 it eat ? State any facts you observed, to show that it has 

 or has not a choice as to food. 



10. Watch the animal for some time to determine its 

 mental characteristics. Is it alert .-' curious "i timid ? Does 

 it show much intelligence .' affection .? 



What is the relation between mental development and success in the 

 struggle for existence ? 



Summary. 



1. What are the general characteristics of the animal.'' 



2. To what kind of life is it adapted .? 



3. What are some of the characteristics that make the 

 animal a good pet .' 



The Squirrel 



Materials. 



Living specimens in cages, mounted specimens, pictures, 

 charts, lantern slides, etc. 



Directions. 



Before taking up the study of the squirrel in the labora- 

 tory a trip should be made to some park or wooded region 



