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of the Volga, and burrows in the ground. The Rat {J\Ius Raltus) is of two kinds, the BJacK 

 and the Brown ; the last is known by the name of the Norway rat. The Water Rat {Jlrvi- 

 cola aniphibius) frequents the sides of rivers, ponds, and ditches, where it burrows and forms 

 Its nest. The Muscovy Musk rat is a native of Lapland and Russia, where it frequents the 

 banks of rivers, and feeds on small fish. It has a strong flavor of rnusk. 



The Beaver (Castor fiber) is found in the northern parts of Europe. The Mouse (Mus 

 musculus) is well known over all parts of the world. It is sometimes of a pure white color. 

 The Long and Short-lailed Field Mouse are found only in fields and gardens, where they feed 

 on nuts, corn, and acorns. The Mole (Tcilpa Europea) is found in wet and soft soil, where 

 it burrows with remarkable quickness with its broad and strong paws. It is very injurious to 

 meadows and cultivated grounds. 



The Porcupine [Hijslrix crislala) resides in thickets and hedges, and lives on fruit, worms, 



beetles, and insects ; it conceals itself in 

 the day and feeds during liie night. It 

 is provided by nature with a spinous ar- 

 mor, which secures it from the attacks 

 of all the smaller beasts of prev. 



The Otter (lutra vulgaris) is found in 

 most parts of the world. The Sea Otter 

 (L. marina) is found in the northern parts 

 of Europe. Its skin is of great value, 

 and is of a beautiful, shining, black color. 

 The Walrus or Sea Horse ( Trichccus) is 

 found in the northern seas. Great herds of 

 them are sometimes seen together on the 

 shore, or on an island of ice. This ani- 

 mal is hunted for its teeth, which are 

 equal to those of the elephant for white- 

 ness. The Seal is found in the northern 

 seas of Europe, and in great abundance 

 on the coasts of Great Britain, It swims with great swiftness, is very playful, and feeds on fish. 



13. Birds. In the following enumeration of European birds, we shall only name those that 

 are original natives of the country. Among those which are domesticated from foreign cli- 

 mates, are the Turkey of America, the Peacock and domestic cock of India, and the Pintado 

 of Africa. Of those which live in a partly domestic state, -and are of foreign origin, are the 

 common Pheasant and Golden Pheasant. 



Porcupine. 



Sea Eagle. Golden Eagle of Europe. 



Eagles. The Golden Eagle (Jlquila Chryscetos) is found in most parts of Europe, but abounds 



