The squirrels and other animals; or, Illustrations of the habits and instincts of many of the smaller British quadrupeds |
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Page 57 - At a little distance from the water-rats' station, he now perceived a most singular looking animal, which was quite a stranger to him, though he had a large acquaintance among his neighbors. It was about the size of a common mouse, but of a deep velvety black above, and white underneath, and its nose was very long and pointed, like the snout of a pig. His eyes were very small indeed, and looked like little black beads deeply set in his head. This curious but beautiful little animal behaved exactly...
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