The Bookshelf for boys and girls: Nature and Outdoor Life part 3 (1912)
University Society, New York · New York : University Society · leaf 117
t long in find-ing out what animal had done the work, for thecamp was overrun with Canadian porcupines. Atnight they became such a nuisance that the campers wereobliged to kill them to protect their property. The handleof a paddle was gnawed half through. The explanation of their presence in such… … PORCUPINES EATING THE OLDBRINE-TUB. INTERESTING ANIMALS OF THE PAST AND PRESENT 97 winter, and for that reason were greatly pleased salt an acquired or a natural taste? Were theywith the locality. ever able to gratify that taste to any extent be- An interesting query is this: Is the liking for fore…
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