. The western world [microform] : picturesque sketches of nature and natural history in northern and Central America. Natural history; Natural history; Sciences naturelles; Sciences naturelles. PRAIRIE-DOGS. 189 ciCcaturcs who are out of their houses scamper back as fa,st as tlieir legs will cany them, and concealing all but their heads and tails, utter loud barks at the intruder. This done, the oreatcr number dive out of sight with a curious somersault, their little tails whisking in the air. The chief dog, and per- haps two or three other sentinels with him, remain on the. rRAIElE-DOOS. tops
. The western world [microform] : picturesque sketches of nature and natural history in northern and Central America. Natural history; Natural history; Sciences naturelles; Sciences naturelles. PRAIRIE-DOGS. 189 ciCcaturcs who are out of their houses scamper back as fa,st as tlieir legs will cany them, and concealing all but their heads and tails, utter loud barks at the intruder. This done, the oreatcr number dive out of sight with a curious somersault, their little tails whisking in the air. The chief dog, and per- haps two or three other sentinels with him, remain on the. rRAIElE-DOOS. tops of their houses barking lustily till the enemy gets within a few paces of them, when they also disappear, and the town remains silent and deserted. The traveller who wishes to observe their habits, by lying concealed and silent for a few minutes, may see after a time some little fellow pop his head out of his house, when he gives a few barks. It serves as a signal to the rest that danger has disappeared, and immediately. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Kingston, William H. G. , 1814-1880. London : T. Nelson
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