THE CANADA \A}s\.—L>/ucits Cancalcum. 



The NeAv World possesses its examples of the Lyiicine group as well as the 

 Old World, and even in the cold regions of Northern America a representati^•e 

 of these animals may be fomid. This is the Canada Lynx, commonly teimed 

 the " Peeshoo " by the Prench colonists, or even dia-nilied with the title of 

 "Le Chat." 



The hair of this animal is longer than that of its southern relatives, and is 

 generally of a dark grey, flecked or besprinkled with black. Large and indistinct 

 patches of the fur are of a sensibly darker tint than the generality of its coat. 

 Most of the hairs are white at their extremities, which Avill account for the 

 apparent changes in coloiu" which will be seen even in the same species at 

 different times. 



The limbs of this Lynx are veiy powerful, and the thick heavily made feet 

 are furnished Avith strong white claws that are not seen unless the fur be put 

 aside. It is not a dangerous animal, and, as far as is known, feeds on the 

 smaller quadrupeds, the American hare being its favourite article of diet. 



While running at speed it presents a singular appearance, owing to its peculiar 



