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NATURAL HISTORY. 
ing hole with great assiduity ; its legs being very 
strong, and its claws stiff and horny. It seldom ven- 
tures far from its habitation, as it runs but slowly, 
and can find safety only in the strength of its retreat. 
199. When surprised by dogs at some distance 
from its hole, it falls upon its back, combats with 
desperate resolution, and seldom dies unrevenged on 
its enemies. The Badger feeds on both animal and 
vegetable substances. It sleeps the greatest part 
of the time, and is particularly fat during the winter 
season. 
THE KANGAROO. 
200. This animal is a native of New Holland. 
The first was discovered in 1770, by some persons 
who sailed with Captain Cook. It is about nine feet 
long from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail. 
The fore legs are only a foot and a half long, while 
the hinder ones measure three feet and a half. 
When attacked by dogs, how does it defend itself? 
Of what country is the Kangaroo a native ? When, and by 
whom, was it discovered ? What is there peculiar about its legs ? 
