A Clam For Instinct.
In accordance with the no longer popular theory of Lubbock's—perhaps not of Lord Avebury's—that ants are cleverer than apes, a correspondent argues that the sphex- one of......
—and. Blarionno.
Most species of birds utterly refuse to visit again an old nest, much less to bring up in it a. second or third or fourth . family. Yet it is done : more than this it has been......
Shooting Prom A Car.
That overused cliché of the Juggernaut car has acquired a new application to the motor car. Lorries and touring ears, -both, are now being used as exterminators. We see in......
The Raven's Altruism.
In North Devon, in perhaps the most original and fascinating , homestead it has ever been my lot to enter, a- tame raven is evincing an altruism that it would be difficult to......
Country Life
FARMERS AND TAME RABBITS.' - - In England the Oxford Show, which concluded last week, is accepted as the opening event of the agricultural season. Since the exhibit of stock......
Gardeners, Who Are Still Discovering The Relic Effeets,of...
- are delighted in many town and country gardens at the vigorous recovery of their roses. Perhaps- none of the apparent victims of the frost has proved so vigorously .resur.......
Whipsnade
Perhaps the most spacious view in the Home counties may be seen from Whipsnade, where the New Zoo is in being. The Zoo itself will - preserve the area, • in one way, and the......
V Rapid Swallow.
A very accurate diary has been kept for several years of the ways of the pair or pairs of swallows that have nested under the eaves of a particular cottage. The distinguishing,......
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