is a true account of my observations, experiments and studies, and the knowledge and authentic reports of recognised natural scientists.
I desire to acknowledge my indebtedness and gratitude to Dr. WIlliam T. Hornaday, and his associates of the New York Zoological Society, for valuable assistance rendered in the writing of this book. Lacking the opportunity to study the animals at close range and under many varying conditions, "THE BABYHOOD OF WILD BEASTS" could not otherwise have been written.
I am further indebted to the American Museum of Natural History for much courtesy and valuable assistance in the compilation of this work. The British Zoological Society was drawn upon for valuable information and photographs. Central Park gave generously of material and opportunity for studying the young animals.
