. Adventure--travel--exploration. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Zoology. 184 THE GREAT THICK-SKINNED ANIMALS which, when aroused, exhibits a more surly and vindictive temper than an old wild hog. In common with the rest of its tribe, it shows but little sagacity, and rushes upon any object that has excited its anger. In most instances, when its antagonists are other wild creatures, its thick hide and great strength enable it to pass through a conflict in safety. The long white tusks which arm its under jaws are kept. PURSUIT OF THE WILD HOG sharp as razors by constant friction against the up
. Adventure--travel--exploration. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Zoology. 184 THE GREAT THICK-SKINNED ANIMALS which, when aroused, exhibits a more surly and vindictive temper than an old wild hog. In common with the rest of its tribe, it shows but little sagacity, and rushes upon any object that has excited its anger. In most instances, when its antagonists are other wild creatures, its thick hide and great strength enable it to pass through a conflict in safety. The long white tusks which arm its under jaws are kept. PURSUIT OF THE WILD HOG sharp as razors by constant friction against the upper ones, and deadly are the blows it is able to deliver with them, striking with a sure aim and with great rapidity. Although, as a rule, the color of the wild pigs is black or brown, there are instances when the hue of the coat is not without beauty. Thus the Red River hog of Africa has long tufts to its ears, which are pointed and slender, and the fur is a rich reddish-brown, with the base. 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 Unger, Frederic William, 1875- [from old catalog]. [Philadelphia, The John C. Winston co. ]
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