OP QUADRUPEDS. 
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MARMOT. 
The Marmot, when taken young, is more 
capable, of being tamed than any other wild 
animal, and nearly as mueh so as our do- 
mestic ones. It will easily learn to perform 
feats with a stick, to dance, and to obey the 
voice of its master. It hears a great antipa- 
thy to the dog, and will often attack the 
largest, and boldly fasten upon him with its 
teeth. 
These animals eat. whatever is given them, 
whether it be flesh, bread, fruits, herbs, roots, 
pulse, or insects. Of milk and butter, how- 
ever, they are particularly fond; and though 
less inclined to petty thefts than the cat, they 
are never better pleased than when they ob- 
tain access to the dairy. 
