SOUTHERN LYNX.—Lyneus Pardinus. 
with which its ruddy chestnut fur is covered, it derives the name of Pardine Lynx. Its 
Spanish title is Gato-clavo. 
THE New World possesses its examples of the Lyncine group as well as the Old 
World, and even in the cold regions of Northern America a representative of these 
animals may be found. This is the CANADA Lynx, commonly termed the “ Peeshoo” by 
the French colonists, or even dignified 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 will account for the apparent changes in colour which will be 
seen even in the same species at different times. Along the back and upon the elbow 
joint these dark mottlings become more apparent. In some specimens the fur takes a slight 
tinge of ruddy chestnut, the limbs are darker than the rest of the body, and the ears are 
slightly edged with white. It is probable that the same individual undergoes considerable 
changes, both i in the colour and the length of its fur, according to the time of year. 
The limbs of this Lynx are very powerful, and the thick heay ily made feet are furnished 
with strong white claws that are not seen unless the fur be putaside. It is not a dangerous 
anunal, and, as far as is known, feeds on the smaller quadiupeds, the American hare being 
its favourite article of diet. 
While running at speed it presents a sinewlar appearance, owing to its peculiar mode 
of leaping in successive bounds, with its back slightly arched, and all the feet coming to 
the ground nearly at the same time. It is a good swimmer, being able to cross the water for 
a distance of two miles or more. Powerful though it be, it is easily killed by a blow on the 
back, a sheht stick being sufficient weapon wherewith to destroy the animal. The flesh of 
the Peeshoo is eaten by the natives s, and is said, though devoid of flavour, to be agreeably 
tender. It is not so prolific as the generality of the feline tribe, as the number of its 
young seldom exceeds two, and it only breeds once in the year. The range of this animal 
