The penguins of Anatole France's famous island had a sanctuary no more inviolate than the one established by a recent State act for the terns of Cape Cod. The island lies off Chatham on the Cape and upon its soil no man dares put a foots Photographers, naturalists, fishermen, and explorers have tried it and have promptly been ousted by the exclusive feathered residents who made it perfectly plain by beak and claw that intrusion will result mutilated heads and faces. Furthermore, if the terns cannot [protect themselves from human disturbance the Commonwealth will, The same plan was attempted sometime ago at Marthas Vineyard when sanctuary for the heath hen was established. A single bird was left this year, the rest having fallen prey to fire and larger enemies. The terns, however, are a hardier race, they breed rapidly, and should 8 flock'of hawks appear they would te rapidly overwhelmed by the strong and numerous occupants supplies the terns with Il the rats and weasels on. the istand have been consumed long ago.
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