THE RACOON 



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young is easily tamed. A nearly related species from 

 Burmah and the Indian Archipelago has been named 

 Arctogale. 



FIG. 63. 







A very exceptional form of allied animal is found in 

 the Malay Archipelago the bear-cat, or binturong. 

 Its head and body are about two and a half feet long, 

 and its tail is also upward of two feet. It has tufted 

 ears, short limbs, and very long and harsh fur. It is a 



