. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. flying, or bur- Fig. 343.—Skull of a gnawing animal (Rodent), showing the large chisel- teeth in front, and the gap between these and the hind teeth. climbing, rowing. Hares and Rabbits (Leporidce).—The hares (Fig. 344) and rabbits have a wide geographical range, and are distinguished by long ears, the presence of small teeth be- hind each of the incisors, powerfully de- veloped hind- legs, and short, bushy tails. The fore - feet are five-toed, the hinder ones having four. Many have the feet lined with hair beneath. The whi te hare {Lepus Americanus) and gray ra
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. flying, or bur- Fig. 343.—Skull of a gnawing animal (Rodent), showing the large chisel- teeth in front, and the gap between these and the hind teeth. climbing, rowing. Hares and Rabbits (Leporidce).—The hares (Fig. 344) and rabbits have a wide geographical range, and are distinguished by long ears, the presence of small teeth be- hind each of the incisors, powerfully de- veloped hind- legs, and short, bushy tails. The fore - feet are five-toed, the hinder ones having four. Many have the feet lined with hair beneath. The whi te hare {Lepus Americanus) and gray rabbit are well-known species. The former ranges from Virginia to Labrador. The water-rabbit of. Fig. 344.—European hare {Lepus timidus).. 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 Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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