Why kangaroo-rat has white band around his body. (Cf. A2218.4.)

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Why kangaroo-rat has white band around his body. (Cf. A2218.4.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: color and smell. · view the constellation · filed as A2412.1.4

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Filed under Markings of mammals.

Filed beside it

White markings on deer Spots on leopard Why coyote has yellow patch behind his ears. (Cf. A2218.4.) Why elephant has white marks on its body Why peccary has spots

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Coyote burnt when hay is set afire: hence yellow patch behind his ears

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