SIX-BANDED ARMADILLO. 
pursued with unceasing industry ; and, though 
they ofter burrow verv deep, the Indians con- 
trive to force them from their subteixanean re- 
treats ; either by fiUing the holes w ith smoke, 
or with water. A small species of dogs are 
also purposely trained to the discovery and 
persecution of these animals; by which, when 
at any distance from their burrows, thev are 
speedily overtaken. It is in vain that the ani- 
mal rolls itself up ; for the hunter is at hand, 
and soon seizes his prey. When, however, 
they happen to be near a precipice, thev often 
efFcdt their escape; as thev can, when rolled 
up, devolve fiom rock to rock, without the 
smallest degree of danger. 
The smaller species are verv frequently 
caught in snares placed by the sides of rivers, 
and in low moist grounds, whicli these mo<t 
frequent; while the larger species ciiiefiv re- 
>ide In drv .situations, and at a distance from 
the sea. As thev never venture far from their 
retreats, and seldom qui-t them at all till niglit, 
it requires some skill and perseverance to inter- 
cept them in their way. 
Almost 
