. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE PICHICIAGO. 59 general habits somewhat resembles that, animal. The shape of its body sufficiently indicates its burrowing propensities, and the view of the skeleton confirms the aspect of its outward form. The bones of the fore legs are short, thick, and arched in that .manner which is so indicative of great muscular power, and even those of the hind legs are remarkably strong in proportion to the size of the animal. The fore paws are enorm6usly large,
. Homes without hands : being a description of the habitations of animals, classed according to their principle of construction . Animals. THE PICHICIAGO. 59 general habits somewhat resembles that, animal. The shape of its body sufficiently indicates its burrowing propensities, and the view of the skeleton confirms the aspect of its outward form. The bones of the fore legs are short, thick, and arched in that .manner which is so indicative of great muscular power, and even those of the hind legs are remarkably strong in proportion to the size of the animal. The fore paws are enorm6usly large, palm- shaped, and furnished with five 'strong, curved, and compressed claws, so as to form admirable digging instruments. The snout is rather long and pointed, and, as in the mole, the eyes are very small, and hidden under the soft dense fur. It is a native of Chili, and seems to be of rare occurrence, 'though it may probably be more plentiful than is generally imagined, its subterranean habits and timid nature seldom per- mitting it to be seen. Like the mole, it lives beneath the earth, scooping out long galleries in the soil, and probably feeding upon insects like the rest of the edentate animals. â r 4' --^-c>. "^: ^Mim^^^'^. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889; Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1823-1871; Smith, E. A. (Edward Alfred); Pearson, G. (George). New York : Harper & Brothers
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