Chapter 2

HUNTING--FISHING--WARS AND EXPEDITIONS

The Carnivora more skilful hunters than the Herbivora--Different methods of hunting--Hunting in ambush--The baited ambush--Hunting in the dwelling or in the burrow--Coursing--Struggles that terminate the hunt--Hunting with projectiles--Particular circumstances put to profit--Methods for utilising the captured game--War and brigandage--Expeditions to acquire slaves--Wars of the ants.