. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. U6 NATURAL HISTORY. Sub-family 6. Camelopardina. CAMELOPAUDALia—(Gr. Ka,iT), a camel; TropSoAis, a pard.). Giraffa (Arabic, Zaraplia), the Qiraffe. projections is not veiy well known, as although in play the Oimffe will swing its head round and strike with it, yet wlien it wishes to repel an assailant it has recourse to violent and rapid kicks from its hind-legs. So light and swift are these kicks that the eye can scarcely follow them, and so powerful are they that the lion is not unfrequently driven off b
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. U6 NATURAL HISTORY. Sub-family 6. Camelopardina. CAMELOPAUDALia—(Gr. Ka,iT), a camel; TropSoAis, a pard.). Giraffa (Arabic, Zaraplia), the Qiraffe. projections is not veiy well known, as although in play the Oimffe will swing its head round and strike with it, yet wlien it wishes to repel an assailant it has recourse to violent and rapid kicks from its hind-legs. So light and swift are these kicks that the eye can scarcely follow them, and so powerful are they that the lion is not unfrequently driven off by them. Vaillant relates that a Giraffe which he was hunting, kept oft' his pack of dogs by its rapid kicks. Indeed, if it wore to venture its head too near the lion, a blow from his tremendous paw would in all probability lay the animal prostrate. The Giraffe has much difficulty in reaching the ground. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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