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LEAPING. 



the full Speed gallop of the greyhound. It appears that if this 

 dog begins his stride on one fore leg, the right for instance 

 (F^?- ^59)j he will after his two periods of suspension 

 (Figs. 1 60 and 163) ''take off" from the opposite fore leg, the 

 left (Fig. 165) in this case. If this be true, his stride 



Fig. 159. 



Fig. 160. 



Fig. i6r. 



Fig. 162. 



Fig. 163. Fig. 164. 



Gallop of the Greyhound, showing Two Periods of Suspension. 



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Fig. i66. 





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Fig. 167. 



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Fig. 168. 



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Fig. 169. 



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Fig. 170. 

 Gallop of the Cat. 







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(counting it as the interval between the supports of the same 

 leading fore leg) will include four periods of suspension. In 

 the gallop of the cat (Figs. 166 to 171), and also in that of 

 the tiger, panther, and cheetah, the leaping form of suspension 



