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... animals alone, without fear of interruption, for hour after hour, one feels the senses take on a new dimension — they become more acute in discerning small nuances of behavior. Such intimacy adds immeasurably to an understanding of animals ...
... animals alone, without fear of interruption, for hour after hour, one feels the senses take on a new dimension — they become more acute in discerning small nuances of behavior. Such intimacy adds immeasurably to an understanding of animals ...
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... animals in a relatively short time to study movements, longevity, social structure, and other aspects of behavior. Drug dosages depend on the weight of animals, and this is not easy to estimate accurately. An overdose may kill, for many ...
... animals in a relatively short time to study movements, longevity, social structure, and other aspects of behavior. Drug dosages depend on the weight of animals, and this is not easy to estimate accurately. An overdose may kill, for many ...
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... animal in a herd endangers its life by drawing attention to itself at the expense of its slow-witted associates, whether of its own or other species. Furthermore, even animals that normally live alone, such as the bushbuck, give a loud ...
... animal in a herd endangers its life by drawing attention to itself at the expense of its slow-witted associates, whether of its own or other species. Furthermore, even animals that normally live alone, such as the bushbuck, give a loud ...
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The Seasons | 25 |
Life in the Pride | 60 |
Neighborly Disputes | 102 |
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