. Animal snapshots and how made . ON 2 O ou < wKH The Raccoon 6i not chain him, he takes to the barn, hiding in thehaymow, where you seldom see him. Finally hebegins to make nightly excursions; and sooner orlater he hears and answers the call of his wild kin-dred, leaving the haymow nest for the freedom of ahollow in a tree and the companionship of his ownkind. The raccoon shows considerable affection for hismaster, and his skilful manner in using his paws,and the intelligent expression of his face, endear himto all who make his acquaintance. We sincerely hopethat the tracks of this little
. Animal snapshots and how made . ON 2 O ou < wKH The Raccoon 6i not chain him, he takes to the barn, hiding in thehaymow, where you seldom see him. Finally hebegins to make nightly excursions; and sooner orlater he hears and answers the call of his wild kin-dred, leaving the haymow nest for the freedom of ahollow in a tree and the companionship of his ownkind. The raccoon shows considerable affection for hismaster, and his skilful manner in using his paws,and the intelligent expression of his face, endear himto all who make his acquaintance. We sincerely hopethat the tracks of this little prowler will long be foundabout the muddy banks of the old familiar brooks andponds, and that the quavering voice may still shiveron the August night. Some say that it is the cry ofthe screech owl and not that of the raccoon; butwhether the cry that vibrates through the gloom ofgrove and orchard be that of owl or raccoon, longmay it be before either shall go the way of all wildthings!. THE OPOSSUM
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