. First lessons in zoology. Zoology. M/iMM/ILS 261 best known arboreal members of which are the red squir- rel (Schtrus hudsonicus), the fox squirrel (5. ludovicianus), and the gray or black squirrel {S. carolinensis). The lit- tle flying squirrel (Scitiropterus volans) is abundant in the Eastern States. The shrews and moles (Insectivora).—The shrews and moles are all small carnivorous animals, which, be- cause of their size, confine their attacks chiefly to insects. The shrews are small and mouse-like ; certain kinds of them lead a semi-aquatic life. There are nearly a score of species in Nor
. First lessons in zoology. Zoology. M/iMM/ILS 261 best known arboreal members of which are the red squir- rel (Schtrus hudsonicus), the fox squirrel (5. ludovicianus), and the gray or black squirrel {S. carolinensis). The lit- tle flying squirrel (Scitiropterus volans) is abundant in the Eastern States. The shrews and moles (Insectivora).—The shrews and moles are all small carnivorous animals, which, be- cause of their size, confine their attacks chiefly to insects. The shrews are small and mouse-like ; certain kinds of them lead a semi-aquatic life. There are nearly a score of species in North America. Of the moles, of which there are but few species, the common mole {Scalops aquati- cits) is well known, while the star-nosed mole (Coiidyhira cristata) is recognizable by the peculiar rosette of about twenty cartilaginous rays at the tip of its snout. Moles live underground, and have the fore feet wide and shovel- like for digging. The European hedgehogs are members of this order. The bats (Chiroptera).—The bats (fig. 209), order Chi- roptera, differ from all other mammals in having the fore. Fig. 208.—Wing of bat showing elongated bones of fore limb. limbs modified for flight by the elongation of the fore arms and especially of four of the fingers (fig. 208), all of which are connected by a thin leathery membrane, which includes also the hind feet and usually the tail. Bats are chiefly. 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 Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937. New York, H. Holt and Company
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