Historia Rievallensis: Containing the History of Kirkby Moorside ... to which is Prefixed a Dissertation on the Animal Remains, and Other Curious Phenomen, in the Recently Discovered Cave at Kirkdale |
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... to that animal in the shape of its head and body ; the head at first sight does not appear to dif- fer , except that the ears of the Hyæna are longer and more thin of hair ; but upon observing more 24 THE NATURAL HISTORY.
... to that animal in the shape of its head and body ; the head at first sight does not appear to dif- fer , except that the ears of the Hyæna are longer and more thin of hair ; but upon observing more 24 THE NATURAL HISTORY.
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... body , its tail is short with longish hair ; these are some of the most striking distinc- tions of the Hyæna , which nevertheless convey but a very confused notion of its form . The manner of holding its head is remarkable , it is ...
... body , its tail is short with longish hair ; these are some of the most striking distinc- tions of the Hyæna , which nevertheless convey but a very confused notion of its form . The manner of holding its head is remarkable , it is ...
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... bodies . To these dispositions which are sufficiently noxious and formidable , the ancients have added numberless others , which have long since been known to be fabulous ; some have said that it has no joints in the neck , which how ...
... bodies . To these dispositions which are sufficiently noxious and formidable , the ancients have added numberless others , which have long since been known to be fabulous ; some have said that it has no joints in the neck , which how ...
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... bodies from these ' creatures . Browne also , in his Travels to Darfur , describes the Hyænas as coming in the night , in herds of six , eight , and often more , into villages , and carrying off with them whatever they are able to ...
... bodies from these ' creatures . Browne also , in his Travels to Darfur , describes the Hyænas as coming in the night , in herds of six , eight , and often more , into villages , and carrying off with them whatever they are able to ...
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... body , so as to have died of the wounds , and the race thereby have become ex- tinct . It is observed by Mr. Buckland , that the Keeper of Mr. Wombwell's collection of beasts said , that he had some years ago under his care an Hyæ- na ...
... body , so as to have died of the wounds , and the race thereby have become ex- tinct . It is observed by Mr. Buckland , that the Keeper of Mr. Wombwell's collection of beasts said , that he had some years ago under his care an Hyæ- na ...
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