The Natural History of Reptiles and Serpents: To which is Added, an Appendix Containing an Account of Worms, Corals, and SpongesW. Wetton, 1820 - 166 pages |
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Page 17
... discovered swimming with their head and back out of the water ; but they are most commonly seen lying at the bottom , where the water is a fathom or more in depth . If the animal perceives that he is discovered , he immediately attempts ...
... discovered swimming with their head and back out of the water ; but they are most commonly seen lying at the bottom , where the water is a fathom or more in depth . If the animal perceives that he is discovered , he immediately attempts ...
Page 28
... discovered that they fre- quently absorbed nearly their whole weight of water ; and that , as was clearly proved and is very remarkable , by the under surface of the body only . They will even absorb mois- ture from wetted blotting ...
... discovered that they fre- quently absorbed nearly their whole weight of water ; and that , as was clearly proved and is very remarkable , by the under surface of the body only . They will even absorb mois- ture from wetted blotting ...
Page 93
... discovered the snake , they discharged their pieces at once , and shot him through the head . The negro brought a boat - rope to drag him to the canoe , which was lying on the bank of the river . This proved no easy un- dertaking ...
... discovered the snake , they discharged their pieces at once , and shot him through the head . The negro brought a boat - rope to drag him to the canoe , which was lying on the bank of the river . This proved no easy un- dertaking ...
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