26 NATURE-STUDY LESSONS. 



The Body and its Covering. 



34. {a) What is the shape of the body ? 



{b) Compare its size with that of a full-grown cat. 



35. {a) Notice the covering. 

 {U) Describe it. 



(c) Is there any part without fur? 



E. Its 

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Habits and Bisposition. 

 d) Observe the rabbit when lying down. Note 



the position assumed. 

 b') How are the legs placed ? 



c) How does it hold its ears then ? 



d) Are the eyes tightly closed when asleep } 



e) Compare its way of sleeping with that of a 

 cat or dog. 



' f) Draw it when it is asleep. 



a) Observe its position when sitting. 

 3) Draw it in this position. 



d) Observe the rabbit clean itself. 



b) Describe how it washes itself. 



c) Compare its mode of washing with that of the 

 cat. 



d) Observe a number of rabbits together. 



b') Note what they do to and for one another. 



c) Note whether they are gentle or rough. 



d) Give one a cabbage-leaf. 

 b^ Note whether it is selfish. 



d) From their general way of acting infer whether 



they are bold or timid. 

 {b) Infer whether they appreciate kindness. 



