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He watched the performance for some minutes, and then having a fair shot rose and prepared to fire. But the warning of the sentinels proved effectual, for at the same instant the moose sprang to its feet and dashed off, escaping the ball intended for it. In Central America wild cattle are attended by a curious bird called the ani, which performs for them a similar service, often clinging to them in great numbers. As they have a singular habit FEATHERED SENTINELS. 167 of tipping up their tails a...nd assuming various atti- tudes expressive of surprise or other emotion, the back of an ox frequently presents the appearance of a mimic stage, upon which feathered acrobats or contortionists are performing their feats. It is in Africa, the Dark Continent, that we find the most remarkable examples of this phase of bird-usefulness. In this wonderful country of mystery and surprises have been found many large animals attended by remarkably vigilant sentinels, and where the great game is hunted by man they are of exceeding value to their huge consorts.
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