NATURAL HISTORY. 



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its powerful teeth. The jaguar frequently springs on it, but 

 is often dislodged by the activity of the tapir, who rushes 

 through the bushes immediately that 

 it feels the claws of its enemy, and 

 endeavours to brush him off' against 

 the thick branches. The height of 

 the American Tapir is from five to 

 six feet. The Malay Tapir is some- 

 what larger, and is known by the 

 greyish white colour of the loins and 

 hind quarters, which give the animal an appearance as if a 

 white horsecloth had been spread over it. 



SKULL OF THE TAPIR. 



Sub-family c. Sulna. 

 Sus. (Lat, a Sou'.) 



Scrofa (Lat, an old Sow), the Boar. 



The animals composing the HOG tribe are found in almost 

 every part of the globe. Their feet are cloven and externally 

 resemble those of the Ruminants, but an examination of the 

 bones at once points out the difference. 



The WILD HOG or BOAR inhabits many parts of Europe, 

 especially the forests of Germany, where the chase of the 

 wild boar is a common amusement. It has become extinct 

 in this country for many years. Its tusks are terrible 



