THE JERBOA.

Tue Jerboa is a singular little animal,
which is found in many parts of Africa
and Asia. It is of a pale yellowish fawn
color on the upper parts, and white be-
neath; the length of the body is about
eight inches, and of the tail ten. The
jerboas inhabit dry, hard, and clayey
ground, in which they make their bur-—
rows. These are long, and run oblique.
and winding; at about half a yard below
the surface of the ground, they terminate
in large holes or nests; they are usually
provided with but one opening, though
the animals are careful enough to make

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