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of that marvellous strength that lies latent in the true leopard's 

 limb. 



The title " jubata," or crested, is given to the cheetah on account 

 of a short, mane-like crest of stiff long hairs which passes from the 

 back of the head to the shoulders. Although termed the " Hunting 

 Leopard," it can lay but little claim to the pardine title, and has 



THE CHEETAH. 



probably been placed among the true leopards more on account of 

 its spotted hide than for its shape and structure. The claws of this 

 animal are but partially retractile, nor are they so sharply curved, 

 nor so beautifully pointed, as those of the leopard. The cheetah is 

 unable to climb trees like the leopard, and in the general contour of 

 its body evidently forms one of the connecting links between the 

 feline and the canine races. 



