The Rev. E. J. Bunnow's Description of Mus Castorides. 169 
The person who first possessed the animal in this country 
states that he bought it on board a ship from the Brazils : I had 
afterwards frequent opportunities of observing it, and of making: 
my drawing while it was alive at Exeter Change. It died sud- 
denly, and without any apparent cause ; and is now in the col- 
lection of Mr. Bullock. | | ! 
.- When teased or disturbed it uttered a weak cry, but was good- 
tempered, and not easily roused to resistance. 
The method of feeding was the same with that of most of the 
Glires, but the forepart of the body was very little raised. 
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