THE LYNX. 359 



The tail but little exceeds three inches in length. The 

 general color is a deep reddish, mingled with small spots 

 of blackish brown. This animal is occasionally met with 

 in New England, but is more common in Canada and the 

 Western States. It must be distinguished from the wild 

 cats, occasionally shot in our woods, which have sprung 

 from the domestic cat. 





