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Page 23
On the other hand , others , like Moose , Musk Ox , Glutton , Reindeer , Rabbit
and Raven , do not become white during any part of the year even in the coldest
parts of their range . Among those which are subject to seasonal changes ,
closely ...
On the other hand , others , like Moose , Musk Ox , Glutton , Reindeer , Rabbit
and Raven , do not become white during any part of the year even in the coldest
parts of their range . Among those which are subject to seasonal changes ,
closely ...
Page 124
... its enemies and most vital to its own species -- concealment which is effected ,
as we have seen , on the one hand adventitiously , by means of an invisible
nesting - site , or on the other hand cryptically , by means of inconspicuous
plumage .
... its enemies and most vital to its own species -- concealment which is effected ,
as we have seen , on the one hand adventitiously , by means of an invisible
nesting - site , or on the other hand cryptically , by means of inconspicuous
plumage .
Page 132
Nightjars likewise may be photographed without any use of the bird -
photographer's paraphernalia and patience which must be expended on the
more conspicuous and shy species , and they will even permit a hand to touch
them . My friend ...
Nightjars likewise may be photographed without any use of the bird -
photographer's paraphernalia and patience which must be expended on the
more conspicuous and shy species , and they will even permit a hand to touch
them . My friend ...
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Contents
THE METHODS BY WHICH CONCEALMENT | 5 |
VARIABLE COLOUR RESEMBLANCE | 20 |
THE PRINCIPLE OF CONCEALMENT BY COUNTERSHADING | 35 |
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