. The book of the animal kingdom. Mammals. Mammals. ANIMAL PETS, IN AND OUT OF DOORS 65 vegetarian, but will also eat, in a wild state, insects and carrion. It comes from its burrow in the sandy soil at nightfall, and is very rarely seen, being of an extremely shy disposition. Beyond this, its colour harmonizes with its surroundings in a remarkable way. When first disturbed it moves slowly, but as it quickens the pace it proceeds to leap in a wonderful manner, the tail being carried straight out behind. Its movements become very rapid at last, so much so, indeed, that they have been confused w
. The book of the animal kingdom. Mammals. Mammals. ANIMAL PETS, IN AND OUT OF DOORS 65 vegetarian, but will also eat, in a wild state, insects and carrion. It comes from its burrow in the sandy soil at nightfall, and is very rarely seen, being of an extremely shy disposition. Beyond this, its colour harmonizes with its surroundings in a remarkable way. When first disturbed it moves slowly, but as it quickens the pace it proceeds to leap in a wonderful manner, the tail being carried straight out behind. Its movements become very rapid at last, so much so, indeed, that they have been confused with the flight of a bird. Easily tamed, a beautifully groomed and engaging little creattire, it seems strange the Egyptian Jerboa is not a more general favourite, while those who have kept it are lavish in their liiJâ¢^iBM!ii(llj!J!3||'llW:;;".':|,"!;i,. â â. 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 Westell, William Percival. London, J. M. Dent; New York, E. P. Dutton
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