The National Geographic Magazine, Volume 64National Geographic Society, 1933 - Geography Indexes kept up to date with supplements. |
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Page 79
... nests of the broad - wing are con- structed of twigs , placed in a large tree , often at a considerable elevation . Green leaves are often found in the nest , and some birds add fresh leaves to the nest lining nearly every day . The ...
... nests of the broad - wing are con- structed of twigs , placed in a large tree , often at a considerable elevation . Green leaves are often found in the nest , and some birds add fresh leaves to the nest lining nearly every day . The ...
Page 195
... nest . The burrow , or nest , about ten inches long by one and a half inches wide , was built in adobe soil . Fitting neatly in its upper end was a door , hinged with tough web . The under surface of this cover and the walls of the tube ...
... nest . The burrow , or nest , about ten inches long by one and a half inches wide , was built in adobe soil . Fitting neatly in its upper end was a door , hinged with tough web . The under surface of this cover and the walls of the tube ...
Page 200
... nest entirely differ- ent in its surface ap- pearance from that of the female . This nest had no hinged door . The female spiders seldom raise their doors in the daytime , unless the light is subdued or they are extremely hungry . We ...
... nest entirely differ- ent in its surface ap- pearance from that of the female . This nest had no hinged door . The female spiders seldom raise their doors in the daytime , unless the light is subdued or they are extremely hungry . We ...
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CubaThe Isle of Romance By ENRIQUE C Canova 345 | 43 |
Eagles Hawks and Vultures 5 ills in color from paintings by MAJ ALLAN BROOKS | 64 |
Exploring the Secrets of Persepolis By CHARLES BREASTED 381 | 213 |
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