Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1902 — HOW A WATER RAT SWIMS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HOW A WATER RAT SWIMS.

In Germany a close study made of the manner tn which various animals swim, and pictures have been made to show how the water rat swims, both when he is at his ease and when an enemy is pursuing him. While he is looking for prey and scents no danger, this wily little animal goes through the water leisurely, but the moment he sees or hears an enemy he

changes his attitude and darts away, breasting the water at a great rate. Moreover, it is a singular fact that not only water rats, but all other rats and mice which live near the water, are splendid swimmers, nnd, thanks to their skill, are frequently enabled to escape from their enemies. It was not easy to obtain good photographs of swimming rats, but they were obtained at last.

RAT UNDER WATER.