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man ; and many equally striking instances might be 
adduced, of a similar attachment to animals. The 
two following anecdotes, show the mutual affection 
which may exist between this bird and the dog. 
A species of the armed, or Cambrian Goose, a 
native of Africa, belonging to a person in Scotland, 
was observed for some time to pay particular atten- 
tion to a dog which was chained up ; and what was 
singular, this dog had invariably manifested a great 
dislike to poultry, never allowing them to come 
within reach of his chain. But in this case he laid 
aside all his former animosity, and received his new 
acquaintance with every mark of affection. The 
Goose finding she had nothing to fear from her 
canine friend, would enter his kennel,- — in the centre 
of which, among the straw, she made her nest, and 
deposited her eggs, which was not known till one 
of the family mentioned that the Goose slept in the 
dog’s bosom. The singularity of the circumstance 
led to an examination of the box (but not without 
the greatest reluctance on the part of the dog, who 
appeared determined to protect what was left to his 
care). On removing the straw, five eggs were dis- 
covered in a fine bed of down and feathers. The 
dog was in the habit of going into his box with the 
greatest care, for fear of injuring the eggs*. 
A Canada Goose was also observed to associate 
itself, in a similar manner, with a house-dog ; and 
would never quit the kennel, except for the purpose 
of feeding, when it would return again immediately. 
It always sat by the dog, but never presumed to go 
into the kennel, except in rainy weather. Whenever 
* Phil. Mag., vol. Ivi. 
