252 



BRANCH VERTEBRATA. 



FIG. 438. 



Muste'la america'nu. Marten, or Sable. 



The Sable is arboreal, climbing with ease to the high- 

 est branches, in pursuit of birds and eggs. Its fur will 

 lie smoothly in any direction. 



FIG. 439. 



Oa'nis lit' pus. Wolf. ( T V) 



The Dogs have blunt toes, five in front and four be- 

 hind, only moderately developed. The Dog never per- 

 spires through the skin, even in the hottest weather. It 



