134 The Natural History of Se I borne 



fleshy and plump. Nothing could be more sleek and soft 

 than their fur, which was of a bright chestnut colour ; their 

 maws were full of food, but so macerated that the quality 

 could not be distinguished ; their livers, kidneys, and hearts, 

 were large, and their bowels covered with fat. They weighed 

 each, when entire, full one ounce and one drachm. Within 

 the ear there was somewhat of a peculiar structure that I did 

 not understand perfectly ; but refer it to the observation of 

 the curious anatomist. These creatures sent forth a very 

 rancid and offensive smell. 



