Natural history of animals; . Fig. 81. — Nose of Star-nosedMole. Fig. 82. Skull of Star-nosedMole. the Shrew Mole, and is so named from the form ofthe end of the nose, which is star-shaped. 6o VERTEBRATES: MAMMALS. Hedgehogs. These animals are short and thick, and the back iscovered with spines. When alarmed, they take the. Fig. 83. — Madagascar Hedgehog, or Tenrec. form of a ball, presenting the spines in every direction,to ward off attacks. They sleep during the day inconcealed places, and come forth at night to feed upon

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