NATURAL HISTORY OF THE KING RAIL 



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and disintiegraitie. Then, acx?ordinig to Sutlierlin, the Purple GiallinTiles would 

 drown, but the supposedly less aquatic Clapper or King Rails would swim 

 adeptly away through the rough water and flying spindrift. 



The rain-drenched lawn at Sabine headquarters became a sanctuary within 

 a sanctuary. The wildlife congregated there included water snakes, a marsh 

 deer, a skunk, armadillos, and 200 to 250 King or Clapper Rails. 



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