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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 132

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s of which is foundin the Sea of Galilee, is a singular creature. At theapproach of the breeding season, it seeks a favorableplace to build— generally in shallow water. Thereperhaps an old sunken root is found, or a project-ing ledge of rock. To that spot bits of grass,leaves, growing sea-weed, and… … THE NEST-P.UILDING FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE TAKING ITS YOUNG INTO ITS MOUTH FOR PROTECTION. the roe or eggs were deposited. The young, whenhatched, at once tumbled out into the water andwere then protected by the parents. Such a method of rearing their young is certainlyremarkable. In forming…

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