A History of the earth and animated nature v.1, Volume 1A. Fullarton, 1852 |
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... species , ) considered in other respects , is without the least glimmerings of thought or common sense : she mistakes a piece of chalk for an egg , and sits upon it in the same manner ; she is insensible of any increase or diminution in ...
... species , ) considered in other respects , is without the least glimmerings of thought or common sense : she mistakes a piece of chalk for an egg , and sits upon it in the same manner ; she is insensible of any increase or diminution in ...
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... species . The diurnal species are subdivided into All birds of prey are remarkable for one singu- two families , the vulturine and falconine . - ED . the bill standing forward , and being without | plunder. also pursued by all ; but it ...
... species . The diurnal species are subdivided into All birds of prey are remarkable for one singu- two families , the vulturine and falconine . - ED . the bill standing forward , and being without | plunder. also pursued by all ; but it ...
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... species , though considerably extended , is not very numerous anywhere . The pygargus , which is now ascertained to be of the same species as the osprey , though formerly separated , is found in the northern parts of both continents ...
... species , though considerably extended , is not very numerous anywhere . The pygargus , which is now ascertained to be of the same species as the osprey , though formerly separated , is found in the northern parts of both continents ...
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... species ; and the raven , during the breeding season , finds no difficulty in overtaking an eagle that may happen to fly near his nest . When searching the bills for food , it flies low , with a motion of the wings resembling that of ...
... species ; and the raven , during the breeding season , finds no difficulty in overtaking an eagle that may happen to fly near his nest . When searching the bills for food , it flies low , with a motion of the wings resembling that of ...
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... species sometimes appear in various parts of England , it is probable that they seldom or never breed in any district of that country . The species has been ex- tirpated from the south of Scotland , as has very nearly been the case with ...
... species sometimes appear in various parts of England , it is probable that they seldom or never breed in any district of that country . The species has been ex- tirpated from the south of Scotland , as has very nearly been the case with ...
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