Those that basked upon the banks held their jaws expanded, that at intervals were heard to close with a loud snap.

These were amusing themselves by catching the flies, that, attracted by the musky odour, flew around their hideous jaws, and lit upon their slimy tongues.

Some were fishing in the stream, and at intervals the stroke of their tails upon the water could be heard at the distance of half a mile or more.

Their croaking resounded through the woods somewhat like the noise made by bull-frogs, but loud and terrible as the bellowing of bulls.

A horrid appearance they presented; but our hunters were accustomed to the sight, and had no fear of these animals.
There were other objects around the lake more pleasing to contemplate.
On a distant point stood a troop of flamingoes, drawn up in order like a company of soldiers, their scarlet plumage shining in the sun.