THE AFRICAN WILD CAT 



of the legs are black. The degree of intensity of 

 these bands or stripes varies considerably. In 

 the kittens the transverse stripes are very pro- 

 nounced and black in colour. The tail is distinctly 

 ringed and tipped v^ith black. In the female the 

 darker markings are not so distinct, and the body 

 colour is somewhat lighter than in the male. 



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