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RUDDY SQUIRREL. 



Sciurus Erythraeus. 5. supra ex Jlmo et fusco tnistus, infra ex 

 sanguineo-fuhus, auriculis cUiatis, cauda ex sanguineo foha. 

 Lin. Syst. Nat. Gmel. p. 148. Pott. Glir. p. 377. 



Yellowish-brown Squirrel, with the under-parts and tail red- 

 ferruginous, and ciliated ears. 



Ruddy Squirrel. Pennant Quadr. z.p. 143. 



THE size of this species is said to be somewhat 

 larger than that of a common squirrel. Its colour 

 above is dusky ferruginous or yellowish brown, 

 and beneath of the brightest deep ferruginous, or 

 inclining to a sanguine red, and its tail is of the 

 same colour, with a blackish stripe running down 

 it : the fore-feet have four toes, with a rounded 

 or wart-like protuberance in place of a thumb : 

 the hind feet have five toes ; the ears are slightly 

 bearded. It is said to be a native of India. Upon 

 the whole, I cannot but think that this animal is 

 in reality no other than a variety of the Ja-can 

 Squirrel. Yet Dr. Pallas, who mentions it in his 

 Glires, seems to consider it as distinct. 



