RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Notebook B, p. 151e. CUL-DAR200.3.56. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Text prepared by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 7.2023. RN1 First transcribed in de Beer, G. Rowlands, M. J. eds. 1961. Darwin's notebooks on transmutation of species. Addenda and corrigenda. Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History). Historical Series 2, No. 6 (October): 185-200. F1574e
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Geo. Journ. p. 325. Vol. IV. Ducks on rivers in Guiana. build top of trees carry duckling to the water in their beak, & the young one instinct directly by instinct can dive & conceal themselves in the grass. —
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