Lyrics Burl Ives – The Bestiary
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Alligator Hedgehog, Anteater, Bear
Rattlesnake, Buffalo, Anaconda, Hare
Bullfrog, Woodchuck, Wolverine, goose
Whippoorwill, Chipmunk, Jackal, Moose
Mud turtle, Whale, Glowworm, Bat
Salamander, Snail, Maltese cat
Black squirrel, Raccoon, Opossum, Wren
Red Squirrel, Loon, South Guinea hen
Polecat, Dog, Wild otter, Rat
Pelican, Hog, Dodo, Bat
Eagle, Kangaroo, Sheep, Duck, Widgeon
Conger, Armadillo, Beaver, Seal, Pigeon
Reindeer, Blacksnake, Ibis, Nightingale
Martin, Wild drake, Crocodile, Quail
House Rat, Touserat, White bear, Doe
Chickadee, Peacock, Bobolink, Crow
Salamander, Snail, Maltese cat
Black squirrel, Raccoon, Opossum, Wren
Red Squirrel, Loon, South Guinea hen
Polecat, Dog, Wild otter, Rat
Pelican, Hog, Dodo, Bat
Eagle, Kangaroo, Sheep, Duck, Widgeon
Conger, Armadillo, Beaver, Seal, Pigeon
Reindeer, Blacksnake, Ibis, Nightingale
Martin, Wild drake, Crocodile, Quail
House Rat, Touserat, White bear, Doe
Chickadee, Peacock, Bobolink, Crow