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At any rate , I never saw the Ecitons attack the nest of other species . The moving
columns of Ecitons are composed almost entirely of workers of different sizes ,
but at intervals of two or three yards there are larger and lighter - coloured ...
At any rate , I never saw the Ecitons attack the nest of other species . The moving
columns of Ecitons are composed almost entirely of workers of different sizes ,
but at intervals of two or three yards there are larger and lighter - coloured ...
Page 222
instinct of the small birds in choosing places for their nests . So many animals -
monkeys , wild - cats , raccoons , opossums , and tree - rats — are constantly
prowling about , looking out for eggs and young birds , that , unless placed with
great ...
instinct of the small birds in choosing places for their nests . So many animals -
monkeys , wild - cats , raccoons , opossums , and tree - rats — are constantly
prowling about , looking out for eggs and young birds , that , unless placed with
great ...
Page 223
Sites for Birds ' Nests 223 the wasps attacked us also , and one of our party was
severely stung by them . We had to leave it hanging up dead in front of its nest ,
whilst its mate flew round and round screaming out its terror and distress .
Sites for Birds ' Nests 223 the wasps attacked us also , and one of our party was
severely stung by them . We had to leave it hanging up dead in front of its nest ,
whilst its mate flew round and round screaming out its terror and distress .
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Contents
CHAPTER I | 3 |
Commence journey up San Juan riverPalms and wild canes | 13 |
CHAPTER III | 27 |
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| Title | The Naturalist in Nicaragua |
| Author | Thomas Belt |
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