. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 244 GNAWING ANIMALS be quite lifeless. It is found throughout the northern United States and Canada, in wooded regions, from New York to California, and as far north as Lake Nushagak, JUMPING MOUSE. Opinions Regarding Rats and Rat-like Animals The largest rat-like animal in America is the Coy'pu Rat,' of Central and South America, which stands 9 inches high at the shoulders, attains a length of 19 inches head and body, tail, 13 inches, and weighs 8 pounds. It is a


. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. 244 GNAWING ANIMALS be quite lifeless. It is found throughout the northern United States and Canada, in wooded regions, from New York to California, and as far north as Lake Nushagak, JUMPING MOUSE. Opinions Regarding Rats and Rat-like Animals The largest rat-like animal in America is the Coy'pu Rat,' of Central and South America, which stands 9 inches high at the shoulders, attains a length of 19 inches head and body, tail, 13 inches, and weighs 8 pounds. It is a water- loving animal, almost as much so as the muskrat, and its thick brown fur is valuable. Under proper conditions it is easily kept in captivity. The smallest rodent in America is the Least Pocket ' My-o-cas'tor coy' 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 Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons


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