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comprehends the Dog, the Wolf, the Fox, the 

 Jackall, the Isatis, the Hyaena, the Civet, the 

 Gibet, and the Genet. 



The eighth class is that of the Weasel kind, 

 with a long small body, with five toes, or claws, 

 on each foot ; the first of them separated from 

 the rest like a thumb. This comprehends the 

 Weasel, the Martin, the Polecat, the Ferret, the 

 Mangoust, the Vansire, the Ermine, with all the 

 varieties of the American Moufettes. 



The ninth class is that of the Rabbit kind, with 

 two large cutting teeth in each jaw. This com- 

 prehends the Rabbit, the Hare, the Guinea-pig, 

 all the various species of the Squirrel, the Dor- 

 mouse, the Marmot, the Rat, the Mouse, the 

 Agouti, the Paca, the Aperea, and the Tapeti. 



The tenth class is that of the Hedgehog kind, 

 with claw feet, and covered with prickles, com- 

 prehending the Hedgehog and the Porcupine, 

 the Couando, and the Urson. 



The eleventh class is that of the Tortoise kind, 

 covered with a shell or scales. This comprehends 

 the Tortoise, the Pangolin, and the Phatagin. 



The twelfth is that of the Otter, or amphibious 

 kind, comprehending the Otter, the Beaver, the 

 Desman, the Morse, and the Seal. 



The thirteenth class is that of the Ape and 

 Monkey kinds, with hands, and feet resembling 

 hands. 



The fourteenth class is that of winged quadru- 

 peds, or the Bat kind, containing the Bat, the 

 Flying Squirrel, and some other varieties. 



