Folio 24v - the hedgehog continued. De formicis; Of ants. and Folio 24v - ants continued. Hic incipit de avibus; the account of the birds. | The Aberdeen Bestiary

Folio 24v - the hedgehog continued. De formicis; Of ants.

Folio 25r - ants continued. Hic incipit de avibus; the account of the birds.

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COMMENTARY

Text

Hedgehog continued. Ants.

Illustration

Ants march in line carrying grain in their mouth. They collect the grain in two stores to reduce the chance of rain damage.

Comment

Pricking for pouncing on right side, refers to the mole on f. 24r. Red initial indicator 'f'' in left margin. Initial type 2.

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COMMENTARY

Text

Ants continued. The birds. The many types of birds.

Comment

This page marks the start of the Birds, whose type 2 initial is thus embellished with a flourish. Gathering mark (e) at the bottom, and a 'match stick' folio mark, bottom right.