Children's own library . THE PINE MARTEN ears, a long muzzle, and rough thick tail. The nameCoyote, however, is commonly applied to the PrairieWolf. It digs its burrow in the prairies, on someslight elevation, to prevent the burrow being filledwith water. Its howl resembles very closely the barkof a dog. When buffaloes were numerous thej usedto follow the herds, and attack the weak or wounded 40 WOODS NATURAL HISTORY members of the herd. Some of them have been tamed,and they display ail the qualities oi the common dog,and know their masters. The color is a dirty graypassing into a blacker tint
Children's own library . THE PINE MARTEN ears, a long muzzle, and rough thick tail. The nameCoyote, however, is commonly applied to the PrairieWolf. It digs its burrow in the prairies, on someslight elevation, to prevent the burrow being filledwith water. Its howl resembles very closely the barkof a dog. When buffaloes were numerous thej usedto follow the herds, and attack the weak or wounded 40 WOODS NATURAL HISTORY members of the herd. Some of them have been tamed,and they display ail the qualities oi the common dog,and know their masters. The color is a dirty graypassing into a blacker tint on the back. When fullgrown it measures about four feet. It is found on» the plains of the West and in Mexico. The Foumart, or Polecat, is known by its givingout an offensive odor. It is bold and bloodthirsty ;. THE BADGER it sucks the blood of its victims and eats their brains,but leaves the body untouched. Its fur is often soldfor sable. It destroys game and attacks poultry yards,and does not despise to make its dinner on frogs andfish. In ofTensiveness it cannot be compared to ournative skunk. The Mustelina, or Weasels, are easily distinguishedby their long slender bodies, short muzzle, sharp teeth,and predatory habits. Almost all the Weasels devour WOOD S NATURAL HISTORY 41 the brain and suck the blood of their prey, but seldomtouch the flesh. There are two kinds of Martens, the Pine and theBeech Marten. The Pine Marten is not uncommonin North America, where it is much too fond of
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