130 CARNIVORA. 



CAPE ZOEILLA. 



Ictonyx zorilla. 



This small animal resembles the American Civet Cat 

 or little striped Skunk, and is also similar to the Skunk, 

 but it has much coarser hair than either. 



It is about 5 inches long, and its tail is nearly the 

 same length ; the colour is black and white, and the tail 

 is the same colour. It inhabits Cape Colony. 



A few hundred skins are imported annually. In 1890 

 they fetched about 5d. to 7d. 



EATEL. 



Mellii'ora indica. 



The Eatel is one of the few animals in which the 

 belly is darker than the back. The former is black, and 

 the latter black and white or grizzly, forming a striking 

 contrast. The other animals which form exceptions to 

 the general rule are the Hamster, Panda, and Badger. 

 It is an inhabitant of India and Western Asia. 



Its skin is of little value, and is usually imported 

 with the Badger skins which come from Western Asia. 



The Eatel climbs trees with facility. 



CAPE EATEL. 



Mellivora capensis. 



This variety of the Eatel is occasionally met with, but 

 it can hardly be classified separately. 



