Children's own library . in the depths of some thicket. Toward evening itsallies out in search of food, and woe to the unfortu-nate hare, rabbit, pheasant, or fowl that comes in itsway. When irritated, the fox gives out a strong, dis-agreeable scent, which lies so long on the groundthat it may be perceived for nearly an hour afterthe fox has passed. Partly on this account, and partlyon account of its speed, endurance, and cunning, the woods natural history 39 chase of the fox is one of the most popular Englishsports. The Coyote, properly so-called, is a little cur of ananimal, scarcely larger
Children's own library . in the depths of some thicket. Toward evening itsallies out in search of food, and woe to the unfortu-nate hare, rabbit, pheasant, or fowl that comes in itsway. When irritated, the fox gives out a strong, dis-agreeable scent, which lies so long on the groundthat it may be perceived for nearly an hour afterthe fox has passed. Partly on this account, and partlyon account of its speed, endurance, and cunning, the woods natural history 39 chase of the fox is one of the most popular Englishsports. The Coyote, properly so-called, is a little cur of ananimal, scarcely larger than a fox, and is sometimesknown as the Indian fox. It has a wolfish head, sharp. 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 ;
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