Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 326
ur climate. Their powerful bodies are coveredwith a skin that one would think would be proofagainst all flies, but in spite of the elephants rug-gedness, he is a most sensitive creature. In hisnative country, when carrying travelers, he willsometimes stop by the roadside, select a leafyswitch about… … THE ELEPHANT PROTECTS HIS BACK IN HOT WEATHER. speak of their going to the pools at night to quench Whether they could ford this river, or should try somethirst and to enjoy a frolic in the water. In the day- other plan, time they usually are found beneath the friendly And together with his…
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