CARNIVORA. 
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THE MOLES. 
Talpa, L. 
The genus talpa, or mole, has the teeth ap- 
proaching the form of the carnivora more closely 
than most of the insectivorous subdivision of this 
order. There are six incisives above, and eight 
below ; one canine tooth on each side ; and seven 
cheek-teeth above, and six below. They are re- 
presented at fig. 2 of the plate of teeth of the 
insectivora. 
The other generic characters will appear in the 
specific descriptions. 
THE MOLE. LA TAUPE. 
Talpa Europcea. L. 
This animal is known to every body for its sub- 
terraneous life, and its form, so admirably adapted 
to its mode of living. It is nearly six inches long, 
and the tail measures about another inch. A very 
short arm, attached to a large shoulder blade, sup- 
ported by a strong clavicle, furnished with enormous 
muscles, carries a very large hand, or foot, the palm 
