THE CHINCHILLA, AGOUTI AND GUINEA PIG. 



Chinchillas. 



The Chinchilla is about the size of a small rabbit ; its large ears are half naked, and it is covered with 

 the softest of all furs, except on the tail, where the hairs are harsh. Its color is grey, the fore feet have 

 four toes, with the vestige of another; those behind have three. It lives in the mountains of South 

 America. The Viscacha is a variety of the Chinchilla, about the size of the rabbit. It is also found in 

 South America. 



The Agoutis much resemble hares and rabbits, and are inhabitants of the West Indies, and the warm 

 parts of America. That species which is called the Have of the Pampas has larger ears than the others, 

 and a very short, naked tail. Their flesh is good eating. 





An Agouti 



A Guinea 1'ig. 



Viscacha. 



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