A History of the earth and animated nature v.1, Volume 1A. Fullarton, 1852 |
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... pass nearly the whole of the long summer days upon the wing , in search of food for themselves and their helpless offspring ; and the rapidity of their flight is such that they can scarcely traverse less than seven or eight hundred ...
... pass nearly the whole of the long summer days upon the wing , in search of food for themselves and their helpless offspring ; and the rapidity of their flight is such that they can scarcely traverse less than seven or eight hundred ...
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... passes into the stomach , which is always very large in proportion to the size of If we go on to examine birds internally , we the bird , and generally wrapped round with fat , shall find the same wonderful conformation fit - in order ...
... passes into the stomach , which is always very large in proportion to the size of If we go on to examine birds internally , we the bird , and generally wrapped round with fat , shall find the same wonderful conformation fit - in order ...
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... passes into the stomach , where it is softened and digested . On the contrary , birds of this sort first macerate ... passing through the ureters it resembles milk curdled or lightly condensed : and being cast forth , easily congeals ...
... passes into the stomach , where it is softened and digested . On the contrary , birds of this sort first macerate ... passing through the ureters it resembles milk curdled or lightly condensed : and being cast forth , easily congeals ...
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... pass their winter in a with thick and gloomy forests , that afford shelter milder climate . Others , with a more daring during summer to the timid animals , who live spirit , prepare for journeys that might intimidate there in ...
... pass their winter in a with thick and gloomy forests , that afford shelter milder climate . Others , with a more daring during summer to the timid animals , who live spirit , prepare for journeys that might intimidate there in ...
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... pass the winter intion of heat , which bursts the vessels and destroys the 2 By attaching a silken thread to their leg , it has been well ascertained that swallows return to their former haunts .-- ED . perate zone are but little ...
... pass the winter intion of heat , which bursts the vessels and destroys the 2 By attaching a silken thread to their leg , it has been well ascertained that swallows return to their former haunts .-- ED . perate zone are but little ...
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