THE LEOPARD. 



tfce Tiger, rather larger than the Lion, but not so tail, and 

 known by the streaks and the vivid beauty of its robe ; in- 

 cluding also the American Tiger or cougar, distinguish- 

 able by its size, next that of the tiger, its tawny color, and 

 its spots. The third, is the Panther and the Leopard. 

 The fourth, is the Ounce, not so large as any of the 

 former, spotted like them, but distinguishable by the cream- 

 colored ground of its hair, and the great length of its 

 tail, being above the length of its body. The fifth, is the 

 Catamount or Tiger Cat, less than the Ounce, but differ- 

 ing particularly in having a shorter tail, and being streak- 

 ed down the back like a tiger. The sixth, is the short- 

 tailed kind." 



" This whole race," continues he, " may be considered as 

 the most formidable enemy of mankind ; there are others 

 indeed stronger, but they are gentle, and never offer injury 

 till injured ; there are others more numerous, but they are 

 more feeble, and rather look for safety by hiding from man 

 than opposing him. These are the only quadrupeds that make 

 good their ground against him, and which may be said to 

 keep some kingdoms of the earth in their own possession. 

 How many extensive countries are there in Africa, where 

 the wild beasts are so numerous, that man is deterred from 

 living amongst them, reluctlantly giving up to the Lion and 

 the Leopard extensive tracts, that seemed formed only for 

 his delight and convenience '" 



