THE CHETAH. 



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less the fur be put aside. It is not a dangerous animal, and, as far as 

 is known, feeds on the smaller quadrupeds, the American hare being 

 its favorite article of diet. 



While running at speed it presents a singular appearance, owing to 

 its peculiar mode of leaping in successive bounds, with its back slightly 



The Canada Lynx {Lyncus Canademis). 



arched, and all the feet coming to the ground nearly at the same time. 

 It is a good swimmer, being able to cross the water for a distance of 

 two miles or more. Powerful though it be, it is easily killed by a blow 

 on the back, a slight stick being a sufficient weapon wherewith to de- 

 stroy the animal. The flesh of the Peeshoo is eaten by the natives, 

 and is said, though devoid of flavor, to be agreeably tender. The 

 range of this animal is rather extensive, and in the wide district where 

 it takes up its residence is found in sufficient plenty to render its fur an 

 important article of commerce. The length of this animal slightly ex- 

 ceeds three feet. 



The Chetah, Youze, or Hunting Cat, as it is indifferently named, 

 is, like the leopard, an inhabitant of Asia and Africa. It is rather a 

 large animal, exceeding an ordinary leopard in stature. 



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

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

 of the head to the shoulders. 



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