NYULA.—Herpestes Nyula. 
The word Ichneumon is Greek, and literally signifies a “tracker.” 
VERY CLOSELY allied to the Ichneumon, but differing from it in several points, the 
MeeERKAT has been placed in the same genus with that animal by Cuvier and others, but 
has been separated by later naturalists, because there are only four toes on the hinder feet, 
and the number of the teeth is not the same. On account of the colour of its fur, it has 
been termed the Ruddy Ichneumon; and, from the brindlings in the tail, the Pencilled 
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MEERKAT,.—Cynictis Levailluntii. 
Ichneumon. It is rather a pretty animal, the tint of its coat being a light tawny brown, 
and the paws dark. The tail is rather bushy, and brindled with black hairs. It is a 
native of Southern Africa, and has received its specific title in compliment to the well- 
known African traveller, Le Vaillant. 
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