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all. Even the well-cared-for dog still shows his ancestral 
training by bolting his food. 
Notrr.—But little need be added to the description given in 
this chapter. Like the Rabbit, the Cat offers a good subject for 
investigation in both Lower and Upper School. Little children, 
wh® are always curious about animal life, will find plenty to 
occupy their attention in examining the domestic Cat, whilst for 
older pupils the structure in greater detail, the habits, and the 
lessons to be learnt from inherited characteristics cannot fail to 
arouse interest, 
A living specimen should certainly be utilised during the pro- 
gress of the lessons; a skull or a jaw containing teeth will also 
be found useful. The bones can be felt through the skin, and 
their position and shape made out. 
Lessons on this animal should be followed by others on the 
Dog, a description of which can be worked out on lines 
similar to those adopted in this chapter; after which a com- - 
parison and contrast between the two animals should not be 
overlooked. 
The whole might with advantage be supplemented by ‘‘ talks ” 
on other allied forms—Tiger, Lion, etc. These, if well illustrated, 
will supply good material for conversational lessons, and help to 
deepen the interest in what already has been done. 
XX.—-THE HORSE. 
INTRODUCTION.—The ungulates or hoofed mammals constitute 
the largest and one of the most important orders of which this 
class is composed. They are, broadly speaking, divided into two 
suborders, the perissodactyla or odd-toed animals, and the 
artiodactyla or even-toed animals. The former include the Horse, 
Rhinoceros, and Tapir, and the latter the Cow, Sheep, Goat, 
Pig, Camel, ete. 
General Description. The Horse is a big animal, 
built for strength, endurance and speed, with a long 
rounded body, deep broad chest, slightly curved back, and 
powerful haunches. Its head is long and somewhat pointed 
