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II. DIGITIGRADA The Digitigrade Carnivora, 

 on the contrary, walk on their toes only, their tarsi 

 being raised and covered with hair all around. 

 Their grinders are thin-edged, although variously 

 lobed ; their colon destitute of coecum. They are 

 essentially carnivorous, slender, extremely agile, 

 cunning and ferocious. This group may be divided 

 into several sections, such as the Mustelina, includ- 

 ing the Martens, Weasels, and Otters ; the Canina, 

 composed of the Wolves, Foxes, and Hyaenas ; the 

 Felina,) of which the Lions, Tigers, Lynxes and 

 Cats, are representatives. Species of the following 

 genera occur in Britain. 



MUSTELA. WEASEL. Grinders four above, and 

 five below, on each side ; body elongated, slender ; 

 feet short ; toes not webbed ; claws acute ; tongue 

 rough. 



1. M. Putorius. Polecat or Foumart. 



2. M. Erminea Ermine or Stoat. 



3. M. vulgarise Common Weasel. 



IT. MARTES. MARTEN Grinders five above, and 

 six below, on each side ; body elongated, slender ; 

 feet short ; toes not webbed ; claws acute ; tongue 

 smooth. 



1. M. Foina. Common Marten, including the 

 Beech and Pine Martens of authors. 



in. LUTRA. OTTER Grinders five above, and 

 fcve or six below4 on each side; body elongated, 

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