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NATURAL HISTORY. 
Squirrel, from the sound of its cry, is very numerous 
in this country. It lives principally in the woods, 
but is often seen running on the fences by the road- 
side, affording amusement to the passing traveller. 
221. It burrows in the ground, and makes two 
entrances to its habitation ; that if one should be 
stopped up, it may have access by the other. Its 
hole is formed with great skill, having several 
branches from the principal passage, each of which 
is terminated by a store-house for its food ; one con- 
tains acorns, another corn, and a third chestnuts, 
which are its favourite food, and of which it some- 
times collects several quarts. 
THE ARMADILLO. 
222. The Armadillo is a native of South America. 
It is covered with a strong crust or shell, and the 
different varieties are distinguished from each other 
by the number of flexible bands of which it is com- 
posed. It is harmless and inoffensive ; lives in bur- 
rows under ground, and feeds on roots, fruits, and 
other vegetables. 
Where is the Ground Squirrel numerous ? How does it form 
its habitation, and store its food ? 
What country is the Armadillo a native of? What is said re- 
garding its shell, disposition, manner of living, and food ? 
