. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. 20 BATEACHIANS. green colour which is so pleasant to the eye, and which mingles so harmoniously with the carpeting of our fields. The body of the Edible Frog, Rana esculenta (Fig. 4), some- times attains from six to eight inches in length, from the ex- tremity of the muzzle to the end of the hind feet. The muzzle terminates in a point; the eyes are large, brilliant, and sur- rounded with a circle of gold colour. The mouth is large; the body, whic
. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. Birds; Reptiles. 20 BATEACHIANS. green colour which is so pleasant to the eye, and which mingles so harmoniously with the carpeting of our fields. The body of the Edible Frog, Rana esculenta (Fig. 4), some- times attains from six to eight inches in length, from the ex- tremity of the muzzle to the end of the hind feet. The muzzle terminates in a point; the eyes are large, brilliant, and sur- rounded with a circle of gold colour. The mouth is large; the body, which is contracted behind, presents a tubercular and rugged back. It is of a more or less decided green colour on the upper, and whitish on the under parts. These two Fjg. The Edible Frog (JBana esculaita), which harmonize well, are relieved by three yellow lines, which extend the whole length of the back, and by scattered black marbling. It is, therefore, much to be regretted that prejudice should cause some at least of us to turn away from this pretty little hopping animal, when met with in the country; with its slight dimensions, quick movements, and graceful attitudes. For. 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 Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894; Gillmore, Parker, ed. Springfield, Mass. , W. J. Holland
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