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monkey. It has a curious sound, which would be 

 almost impossible to imitate or describe. 



The %ing species has no wings as might be expected, 

 but the feet are connected with a membranous skin 

 by means of which they fly or leap from one tree to 

 another — appearing to fly, being capable of descending, 

 but not of ascending. In coming downwards the air 

 supports it, but the animal has no power to ascend, 

 except by climbing the trunks of trees. They are a rich 

 brow^n above and light below, and inhabit hollow trees. 



CHIPMUNK OR GROUND SQUIRREL. 



This well known little denizen of the rail fence is 

 very common in summer, and is a beautiful creature, 

 of a reddish brown color above, and light below. On 

 the back are six black and white stripes, which consti- 

 tutes one of its chief characteristics. It also has the 

 chattering habit. The tail is as long as the other 

 squirrels, but not near so bushy. These animals are 

 noted for running the fence rails, going very fast either 

 on worm or post fences, first in one direction and then 

 in another. These animals live in holes in the ground 

 and sometimes come out and play around the entrance, 

 and when dangers approach they hastily return. Quite 

 a familiar sight is to see these little creatures in autumn 

 running homeward with their cheek pouches bearing 

 their load of supplies for the winter. Sometimes this 

 squirrel is called the ground hackey. 



