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National Geographic : 1911 Jun
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THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE Photo by George Shiras, 3rd HERE AN INVISIBLE BLACK THREAD HELD BAIT IN MIDAIR on a large log in the reeds 50 yards from shore. One was a large, dark-colored male, and the others were the white por cupine and a little black cub. As the loaded canoe approached within 50 feet of the group the male be came restless, and, scrambling along the log, fell off into the shallow water and waded ashore through the reeds. Get ting a little closer, the little one first tried to huddle up to its mother, but as the latter was wandering about contin ually, the young one then looked at us suspiciously and finally made for the shore, taking a route somewhat to the left of the first one. The albino, apparently not being aware of the sudden departure of her family, continued to make efforts to find some kind of an edible plant in the water, crooning softly to herself all the time. The eyes were of a bright, trans lucent pink, with the fire of the ruby. What had heretofore been a strong sus picion in regard to its blindness was then apparently settled, for repeatedly placing the blade of a bright-colored maple paddle in front of her, there was an unexpected collision every time, and by the way the animal seized the paddle and investigated it with teeth, nose, and feet, it was apparent that this obstacle was a great mystery. 590
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