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American Museum of Natural History 
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Vol. 90, No. 2, February 1981 
Alan Ternes, Editor 
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4 Authors 
6 Culinary Themes and Variations Elisabeth Rozirt and Paul Rozin 
The boredom of a simple, predominantly vegetable diet has inspired 
a wide range of spicy seasonings. 
16 This View of Life Stephen Jay Gould 
Hyena Myths and Realities 
28 A Naturalist at Large Peter H. Raven 
Tropical Rain Forests: A Global Responsibility 
34 Children of the Hutterites Gertrude Enders Huntington 
After rigorous training and schooling, few youngsters care 
to leave these hard-working, religious communities. 
48 The Eskimo vs. the Walrus vs. the Government Dan Strickland 
Old customs, a lucrative ivory trade, and new weapons all 
contribute to a conservation dilemma. 
58 Acid Rain and Gray Snow George R. Hendrey 
Ironically, acidification makes lake water clearer. 
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66 Italian Wolves Erik Zimen 
Little known, these wild animals survive near human 
settlements by stealth and cunning. 
82 Sky Reporter Eugene R. Capriotti 
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91 Celestial Events Thomas D. Nicholson 
94 Books in Review Victor B. Scheffer 
High Living 
98 At the American Museum 
The Edge of Sight 
100 Additional Reading 
102 A Matter of Taste Raymond Sokolov 
Forbidding Fruit 
Cover: Long skirts and polka-dotted head scarfs are the traditional dress 
of Hutterite girls. Photograph by Robert Weinreb. Story on page 34. 
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