78 
2 
Head.—Nose with a double leaf-like membrane, one lying | 
almost horizontally, and the other being erect—The ears 
are moderate, and the tragus is small and elongated. 
Habitat.—South America. 
Genus.—Rhinolophus. 
eel 1—1 2—2 3—3 
P I. 5 Of Ps M. 2 
Teeth.—I = Tio gee 353 3 
Or thus :—I. 0 ce}! Us M. £ = or 55 Tncisors small, 
2—z 1—1 5—5 5—5 
and distinct from each other. 
Head.—A complicated leaf-like membrane upon the nose, 
represented in the engraving on page 119—Ears large, 
without tragus. 
Habitat.—Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, 
Genus.—Barbastellus. 
2—2 , 1—1 2—2 3—3 
Teeth.—L. 5 gr Org os aS 5 
Head.—Ears united at their bases, moderate in size—On 
the upper part of the muzzle is a depressed naked spot, in 
which the nostrils are set, 
Habitat.—Europe. 
34. 
»? 
a 
Genus.—Plecotus, 
36. 
2— 1-1 2—2 33 
—tI. C, Ps M. 
3= 3 Tas) > Bay 33 
Head.—Ears very large, and united at their bases, 
Mabitat.—Europe. 
Teeth. 
Genus.—N octilinia. 
2—2 1—1 2—2 
a3 Tay P gy M3 
Habitat.—Europe and Asia. 
in Bell’s British Quadrupeds, and in Van der Hoeven’s 
Handbook of Zoology, Noctilinia is merged into the genus 
Vespertilio, together with Plecotus. 
3 
Teeth.—I. 2 = 34. 
Genus, —Ptéropus. 
Leper = P. = M, = aS = 84. Molars 
with oe arin anda ee tas groove. 
Head,—Ears small, tragus none. | 
Limbs.—First finger of fore-paws with only three joints. 
Tail.—None. 
Habitat.—Indian Archipelago. 
Teeth. 
Ordev,—FERA. 
3 
Teeth.—Incisors always 3=3 —Canines large, strong, and 
pointed—Molars uniformly enamelled, with crowns more or 
less sharp, uneven, or tuberculated, 
Family.—FEuID&. 
3—3 1—1 Be = 
iP3 M. 
Teeth.— 1 C. i =I 
Limbs, —Feet digitigrade, me of aoe a nished with hairs, | 
= 30. 
Genus.—Felis. 
Feet.—Fore-feet with five toes, hinder feet with four toes 
—Claws retractile. 
Habitat.—Most parts of the world. 
COMPENDIUM OF GENERIC DISTINCTIONS. 
Genus.—Lyneus. 
Separated from Felis on account of the short tail, and 
pencils of hairs which tuft the ears. 
Habitat.—Europe, Asia, and Africa. 
In this genus are included Chaus, Caracal, and Lynceus. 
Genus.—Gueparda, 
Separated from Felis on account of the semi-retractile 
claws, larger limbs, and the short mane that runs along the 
neck and shoulders ; and from Lyncus by the absence of the 
ear tufts and the long tail. 
Habitat.—Asia and Africa. 
Family.—VIVERRIDR, 
Teeth.—Three premolars on each side in the upper jaw, 
and either three or four in the lower. 
Limbs.—Feet generally digitigrade—Claws often semi- 
retractile, 
Glands.—Placed near junction of hinder limbs, secreting a 
substance of offensive odour. 
Tn this family the Hyzenas are placed by the best autho- 
| ities, 
Genus—Hyena. 
3—3 « 1—l 4—4 1— : 
eae 1— reg = ee = 
side in the upper jaw is one tuberculate ae 
Limbs.—Feet all with four toes. 
Body.—Sloping from shoulder to tail. 
Tail. —Short. 
Habitat.—Asia and Africa. 
In this genus Crocuta is included, 
Teeth, — = 34. On each 
Genus.—Prételes, 
4-4, 5-5 
Teeth.—Molars either =a ‘or Bos? 
Limbs.—Fore-feet with five toes, the thumb being rather 
raised ; hind-feet with four toes. 
Body.—Sloping like that of Hyzena, 
Tail.—Rather short, and very bushy. 
Habitat.—Southern Africa. 
small and distant. 
Genus.—Viverra. 
3—3 1—1 44 2—2 
Ly C= pw =o 
Limbs.—All the feet with five toes, the claws small and 
curved, the thumb-joint small and rather raised. 
Habitat,—Africa, Asia, Xe. 
Teeth. = 40. 
Genus.—Linsang. 
Separated from preceding by its very slender and elong- 
ated body, its long legs, and very long whisker hairs. 
Habitat.—Java and Nep4l. 
Genus.—Genetta, 
Separated from Viverra by its smaller size and longer tail. 
Habitat.—Africa. 
Genus.—Bassaris. 
Separated from Viverra by its small, pointed head, long 
ears, and the different texture of its fur. 
Habitat. —Mexico. 
By some zoologists this genus is separated into four, 
namely :—Leo, Tigris, Leopardus, and Felis, but apparently 
on insufficient grounds. } 
In the opinion of very many excellent zoologists this 
genus, together with its two predecessors, ought to be 
merged into the genus Viverra, 
