- The dentition of the cat, the dog, and the bear. Variation in the "chewing teeth."
- Three types of paired appendages among carnivora. Relation to habitat.
- The difference in structure and use of the posterior legs of the seal and walrus.
- The alimentary canal of a cat and rabbit compared.
- The tongue of cats and dogs contrasted as to structure and use.
Economics.
- The difference between hair and fur.
- The fur-bearing carnivora. Families, and habitat.
- Trapping.
- Game laws and game wardens. Hunters' licenses.
- Hunting big game.
- Carnivora harmful to man.
- Carnivora useful to man.
- Carnivora as pets.
- Chief types or breeds of domesticated dogs. Characteristics. Special value of each.
- Chief types or breeds of domesticated cats.
- Dogs as burden bearers.
Natural History.
- Distribution and range of carnivora. Carnivora of the United States.
- Winter habits among carnivora.
- Food of carnivora. Various methods of obtaining it.
- The hunting habits of the dog and cat family.
- The habits and distribution of the raccoons.
- The color schemes of the more important families of the carnivora.
- Seasonal variation in color.
- Distribution and habits of the ferrets and weasels.
- How carnivora protect themselves from enemies. Which carnivora have been most successful in resisting man's advance?
- Peculiar and interesting carnivora to be seen in museums and zoölogical gardens.
- Origin of the domestic dog.
- Intelligence of dogs.
- Fox-hunting.
- Coyotes and their relation to stock raising, etc.
The Ungulates
Materials.
Pictures, charts, lantern slides, and books showing cow, sheep, hog, goat, horse, etc. Diagram of skeleton.
Directions.
Since it is impossible to have living ungulates in the laboratory, this study should be supplemented by trips to a museum and to a zoölogical garden. Observe also such hoofed animals as may be common in your neighborhood. Use your camera and make "snapshots," showing characteristic attitudes of these animals.