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NATURAL HISTORY. 
the higher ranks in the countries where he is found. 
This homing is dangerous, as his tusks are formida- 
ble, and he often uses them against his pursuers with 
terrible effect. 
193. The domestic Hog is stupid, filthy, inactive, 
and drowsy. Its life is a round of sleep and glut- 
tony ; and, if supplied with food in sufficient quanti- 
ties, its flesh soon becomes a greater load than its 
legs are able to support, and it continues to feed, 
lying down or kneeling, a helpless instance of in- 
dulged sensuality. 
194. Under an exterior so disagreeable, however, 
is concealed one of our most valuable articles of food. 
As its flesh is capable of being preserved longer 
than any other, and is very nutritious, it is of great 
importance to us, as a commercial nation, in stocking 
our ships. Pork is very wholesome to those who use 
much exercise, and is always found on the tables of 
the New England farmers : in the Southern and 
Western States it is in universal use in the form of 
bacon. 
THE GLUTTON. 
195. This animal is found in Siberia, and in the 
northern parts of America. It is three feet in length, 
Describe the domestic Hog. What is said of the importance of 
its flesh 1 
Where is the Glutton found ? What is its length ? 
