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Rh with the utmost cunning; and, doubling back over the trail, he will swim a river when sore pressed, although he doesn't like the water.

A fox pursued by dogs has been known to leap onto a low shed roof, run the length of it, leap onto a cow shed, and with a bound spring to the ground, thus breaking the trail. A fox, when pursued, will never run toward his den, but will run away from it as far as possible. He uses every precaution to protect his family from danger and, when cornered, he fights with courage that is well-nigh heroic. He is not a coward, but will take the most desperate chances imaginable. Mr. Fox is the gambler of the animal kingdom.

There are two groups of North American foxes—the red and the grey fox. Under the red fox group comes our wise old friend—the Red Fox proper, recognised by his yellowish red coat, handsome brush and neat, brownish black legs. His paws are clean cut and prettily shaped.

The black, or silver fox, whose fur is so much in vogue, is well nigh priceless. The term "silver fox" is applied to this handsome creature because of the snow-white tip of his tail.