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body and limbs are nearly round in their form, and black in their tint. Excepting upon 
the face there seem to be no stripes like those of the tiger, but upon each side of the face 
there is a bold black streak which runs from the eye to the corner of the mouth. The 
hair about the throat, chest, and flanks is rather long, and gives a very determinate look 
to the animal. 
The Chetah is known as an inhabitant of many parts of Asia, including India, 
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Sumatra, and Persia, while in Africa it is found in Senegal, and at the Cape of Good 
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HYANAS AND BUFFALO. 
HY ANAS. 
THE group of animals which are so well known by the title of HyaNas, are, although 
most repulsive to the view, and most disgusting in their habits, the very saviours of life 
and health in the countries where they live, and where there is necessity for their 
existence. In this land, and at the present day, there is no need of such large animals 
as the Hyzenas to perform their necessary and useful task of clearing the earth from the 
