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This depicts the spring life of a little pond in southern New England. 

 In the water may be seen the egg masses and tadpoles of 

 various toads and frogs, while in and about the pool are the 



Toad 

 Group 



young and full-grown in characteristic poses, including some 

 with vocal sacs distended in the act of "singing." 



Lower In striking contrast with these water-loving animals is 



California a group showing one of the desert islands off the coast of 

 Lizards Lower California where reptiles must go without water 

 for long periods. Page Jfi. Latest, largest, and finest of the groups 



is that showing the semi-tropical life of Southern Florida, 



Florida 

 Group 



on one side a stretch of cypress swamp, on the other the 

 sandy lowlands, each with its characteristic life, alligators, 

 turtles and snakes. There are nearly 200 animals in this group and 

 while they would not all be found together at any time yet all might 

 be found in such a spot at some time. 



South Corridor 



MAYA SCULPTURES MEXICAN TEXTILES 



Here are casts of a number of important examples of Maya art, for 

 which room could not be provided elsewhere, and a series of Mexican 

 textiles, illustrating the effects of Spanish culture on Indian Art. 



MASK PANEL OVER DOORWAY AT XKICHMOOK, YUCATAN 



