NATURE NOTES.
SNIPE AND GODWIT. Both frequent our seashore, but the alter in very much greater numbers. In ts annual departure from New Zealand to scape the winter months, the go« 1 wit flies housamis or miles to warmer climes, reions. great flocks gather in the northern sluarles. large numbers starting oIT toother on their long flight. John L'uinlan (10).
WHY A CAT FALLS ON ITS FEET. ift The rat Is able to accomplish this clever n | Teat nr always landing on its reot when o | it jumps to the ground through generai lions or practice, which has sharpened Its instinct for bringing certain muscles into •s | play. According to scientists men would i- be able to alight with a cat's agility if n il cy could make their decisions as quick - | ,v n ” n<l t t ra,n their muscles to respond 'eith i Copied) Frey a MarshalL
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Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19887, 16 May 1936, Page 18 (Supplement)
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148NATURE NOTES. Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19887, 16 May 1936, Page 18 (Supplement)
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