I TON I lie Afiiciiii continent, tlie lion iviirns snj)reine, sole nionaieli over the 

 feline rnee. l^ut in Asia liis claims to undivided royalty arc disputed by the 

 Tirii:ij, an animal which equals the lion in size, strength, and activity, and 

 cei-tainly excels him in the elcuance of its fonn, the grace of its movements, and 

 the beauty of its fur. The range of the Tiper is not so widely spread as that of 

 the Lion, for it is never found in any portions of the New World, nor in Africa, 

 and, except in certain districts, is but rarely seen even in the countries where it 

 takes up its residence. Some portions of coimtry there are, which are absolutely 

 infested by this fierce animal, whose veiy ap])earance is sufficient to throw the 

 natives into a state of abject teiror. 



In its colour the 'J'iger presents a most beautiful arrangement of markings and 

 contrast of tints. On a bright ta\v7iy yellow ground, simdrv dark stripes arc 



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