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carrion. At times, they even satisfy their
appetites with their own young; and they
have been known to attack and mangle
children. The form of the Hog is uncouth,
and his motions are clumsy and un-
graceful. His appearance is always
stupid, and if not disturbed, he would
sleep most of the time that is not devoted
to eating. Thus his whole life is a suc-
cession of torpor and gluttony. But the
Hog is a great benefit to mankind. His
flesh is pleasant and nutritious, and par-
ticularly relished by persons who perform
hard bodily labor.