. An introduction to geology : intended to convey a practical knowledge of the science, and comprising the most important recent discoveries, with explanations of the facts and phenomena which serve to confirm or invalidate various geological theories. The first represents the pointed tooth of the mastodon ; the otherthe flat crowned tooth of the elephant, which is sometimes largerthan that of the mastodon. The following cut represents the molar tooth of the rhinoceros, a,from Kirkdale cavern ; b is the molar tooth of the hippopotamus,much worn, from the same locality. BONES OF EXTINCT SPECIES
. An introduction to geology : intended to convey a practical knowledge of the science, and comprising the most important recent discoveries, with explanations of the facts and phenomena which serve to confirm or invalidate various geological theories. The first represents the pointed tooth of the mastodon ; the otherthe flat crowned tooth of the elephant, which is sometimes largerthan that of the mastodon. The following cut represents the molar tooth of the rhinoceros, a,from Kirkdale cavern ; b is the molar tooth of the hippopotamus,much worn, from the same locality. BONES OF EXTINCT SPECIES. 331. The fossil elephant, or mammoth, is the most remarkable of theancient herbivorous quadrupeds, both from its vast size, and theamazing number of bones of this genus, which are found in thenorthern parts of Europe, and in America. The mammoth musthave existed in herds of hundreds and thousands. According toPallas, there is scarcely a river, from the Don or the Tanais, to theextremity of the promontory Tchuskoinosa, in the banks of whichthe bones of the mammoth are not abundant. There are two largeislands near the mouth of the river Indigerska, which are said to beentirely composed of the bones of the mammoth, intermixed withice and sand : the tusks are so perfect, that they are dug out for ivo-ry. With the bones of the mammoth are intermixed those of theelk, the rhinoceros, and other large quadrupeds. The body of afossil elephant has been found entire, with the flesh preserved, buriedin ice: it had a mane along its back, and was covered with coarsered wool, protected by hair of a coarse
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