. Animal life of the Carlsbad cavern. Zoology -- New Mexico; Botany -- New Mexico; Cave animals; Botany -- New Mexico; Zoology -- New Mexico; Carlsbad Caverns (N. M. ). i^. • • VMM- ?H Upper: Fig. 52. Nest of the Cactus Wren in Cactus Bush The thick-walled nest of securely woven plant fibers lined with feathers and opening through a neck at one side furnishes a warm sleeping room for winter as well as a safe nest for the young in summer. Lower: Fig. 53. The Cane Cactus (Opuntia arborescens) in Fruit With nest of curved-billed thrasher safely hidden in the center of its spiny branches. 137. Ple


. Animal life of the Carlsbad cavern. Zoology -- New Mexico; Botany -- New Mexico; Cave animals; Botany -- New Mexico; Zoology -- New Mexico; Carlsbad Caverns (N. M. ). i^. • • VMM- ?H Upper: Fig. 52. Nest of the Cactus Wren in Cactus Bush The thick-walled nest of securely woven plant fibers lined with feathers and opening through a neck at one side furnishes a warm sleeping room for winter as well as a safe nest for the young in summer. Lower: Fig. 53. The Cane Cactus (Opuntia arborescens) in Fruit With nest of curved-billed thrasher safely hidden in the center of its spiny branches. 137. 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 Bailey, Vernon, 1864-1942. Baltimore, The Williams & Wilkins Company


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