Or UUADRUPEDS. 
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TOAD. 
As the Toad bears n general resemblance 
m figure to llie frog, so it resembles that ani- 
mal in its nature and appetites. When, like 
the frog, these animals have undergone all 
the variations of their tadpole state, they 
“iirsnke the water, and are often seen, in a 
moist summer evening, crawling up from 
fenny places, into drier situations. There, 
having found out a retreat, they lead a patient 
solitary life, seldom venturing out, except 
."'hen die moisture of a summer's evening 
invites them abroad. At that time the grass 
IS filled with snails, and the pathway covered 
with worms, which are their principal food. 
I he Toad, contrary to vulgar prejudice, 
18 o harmless, defenceless creature, torpid 
hnd unvenomous; seeking the darkest re- 
heats, not from the malignity of its nature, 
ont from its numerous enemies. 
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