PANDA, OR WAH.—Ailurus Fuigens. 
frequently seize and draw towards its mouth the articles of food which may be beyond the 
reach of its lips. It has also been seen to use its tail for the same purpose. 
Assisted by its prehensile tail, the Kinkajou is an admirable and fearless climber, 
possessing the capability of suspending its body by the hinder feet and the tail, and 
remaining in this inverted attitude for a considerable space of time. 
It is eminently nocturnal in its habits, being sadly distressed by the effect of daylight 
upon its oes The pupils of the eyes are capable of great dilatation, and when the 
unwelcome light of day falls upon them, they contract to a singularly small size, and their 
owner testifies by its uneasy movements the inconvenience which it feels. Not even the 
owl appears to be more disconcerted by the glare of the noontide light than does the 
Kinkajou. During the day, the animal lies buried in profound repose, from which it can 
with difficulty be aroused ; but when the unwelcome leght has passed away, the Kinkajou 
becomes extremely lively, and exhibits considerable activity of limb and playfulness of 
character, and runs up and down the branches with ereat skill, uttering at intervals a low, 
bleating kind of sound, and descending every now and then to drink. In descending, it 
makes use of its hinder claws in the same manner as has been related of the coaitis. In 
its native state, its food is of a mixed nature, consisting of fruits, insects, honey, small 
birds, eggs, and other similar substances. 
It is easily tamed, and when domesticated is of a sportful nature, delighting to play 
with those persons whom it knows and trusts, and making pretence to bite, after the 
manner of puppies and kittens. It is very susceptible to kindness, and is fond of the 
caresses which are offered by its friends. In its wild state, however, it is a rather fierce 
animal, and when assaulted, offers such a spirited resistance even to human foes, that it 
will beat off any but a determined man, supposing him to be unarmed and unassisted. 
THERE are few of the Mammalia which are decorated with such refulgently beautiful 
fur as that which decks the body of the WAH, or PANDA, as it is also called. 
This beautiful creature is a native of Nepal, where it is known under the different 
names of Panda, Chitwa, and Wah,—the last-mentioned name being given to it on account 
of its peculiar cry. The fur of the Panda is of a bright rich chesnut-bro own, which 
