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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE 



HERE AN INVISIBLE BLACK ' 



on a large log in the reeds 50 yards from 

 shore. One was a large, dark-colored 

 male, and the others were the white por- 

 cupine and a little black cub. 



As the loaded canoe approached 

 within 50 feet of the group the male be- 

 came restless, and, scrambling along the 

 log, fell off into the shallow water and 

 waded ashore through the reeds. Get- 

 ting a little closer, the little one first 

 tried to huddle up to its mother, but as 

 the latter was wandering about contin- 

 ually, the young one then looked at us 

 suspiciously and finally made for the 

 shore, taking a route somewhat to the 

 left of the first one. 



Photo by George Shiras, 3rd 

 READ HELD BAIT IN MIDAIR 



The albino, apparently not being 

 aware of the sudden departure of her 

 family, continued to make efforts to find 

 some kind of an edible plant in the 

 water, crooning softly to herself all the 

 time. The eyes were of a bright, trans- 

 lucent pink, with the fire of the ruby. 

 What had heretofore been a strong sus- 

 picion in regard to its blindness was 

 then apparently settled, for repeatedly 

 placing the blade of a bright-colored 

 maple paddle in front of her, there was 

 an unexpected collision every time, and 

 by the way the animal seized the paddle 

 and investigated it with teeth, nose, and 

 feet, it was apparent that this obstacle 

 was a great mystery. 



