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, some are crafty and mischievous, as the fox; some are spirited and affectionate and fawning, as the dog; others are easy-tempered and easily domesticated, as the elephant; others are cautious and watchful, as the goose; others are jealous and
self-conceited, as the peacock. But of all animals man alone is capable of eliberation.
Many animals have memory, and are capable of instruction; but no other creature except man can recall the past at will. With regard to the several genera of nimals, particulars as to their habits of life and modes of existence will be discussed more fully by and by.