03121cam a22003493u 4500 44422 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04030044 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL Timbs, John, 1801-1875 Eccentricities of the Animal Creation. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-14 Introductory: curiosities of zoology -- The Rhinoceros in England -- Stories of Mermaids -- Is the Unicorn fabulous? -- The Mole at home -- The great Ant-Bear -- Curiosities of Bats -- The Hedgehog -- The Hippopotamus in England -- Lion-talk -- Bird-life -- Bird's eggs and nests -- The epicure's Ortolan -- Talk about Toucans -- Eccentricities of Penguins -- Pelicans and Cormorants -- Talking birds, instincts, etc. -- Owls -- Weather-wise animals -- Fish-talk -- Fish in British Colombia [i.e. Columbia] -- The tree-climbing Crab -- Musical Lizards -- Chameleons and their changes -- Running Toads -- Song of the Cicada -- Stories about the Barnacle Goose -- Leaves about Bookworms -- Boring marine animals, and human engineers. Produced by Chris Curnow, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Eccentricities of the Animal Creation" by John Timbs is a zoological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the peculiar characteristics and behaviors of various animals, blending observations from natural history with engaging anecdotes. The book appears to aim at educating readers about fascinating facts surrounding animals, capturing both their whimsical traits and significant historical contexts. The opening of the book introduces the topic of zoological curiosities, highlighting humankind's long-standing interest in animal life across different cultures and eras. It references historical accounts of zoological gardens dating back thousands of years, discussing their origins and the exotic creatures kept within them. Timbs specifically emphasizes the rich history of zoological collections in places like China, Greece, and England, noting earlier examples such as the famous menagerie in the Tower of London. Additionally, the introduction sets the stage for subsequent chapters that promise to explore various eccentricities and remarkable habits of animals, indicating a blend of education and storytelling aimed at both young and adult audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animal behavior Animals -- Anecdotes Animals, Mythical https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44422 85261 85261