336 CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMALS. 



9 Canis, dog, wolf, jackal, fox, 1 1 Lutra, otter 



hyaena 12 Phoca, seal orsea.calf 



10 Felis, cat, lion, tiger, leopard 



lynx, panther, &c. 



The five first genera of this order form the plantigrada of Cuvier; 

 animals which rest the whole of the foot on the ground. They are 

 less carnivorous than the others ; have a longer iutestinal canal, and 

 no ccecum. 



The sixth genus forms the pedimana of the same zoologist : as 

 they possess a separate thumb on the hind extremities only. They 

 have a pouch in the abdomen containing the mammae, and holding 

 the young in their early state. One species, the kanguroo, (macro- 

 pus major of Shaw) must however be excepted. That is placed 

 among the rodentia ; and does not possess the separate thumb. 



The order carnivora of Cuvier will include from the 7th to the 

 11th genus : both inclusive. The seals belong to his amphibia. 



VII. Solidungula (solipeda, Cuvier) a single toe on each foot, with 

 an undivided hoof. Large intestines, and particularly an enormous 

 ccecum. Incisors in both jaws. 



1 Equus, horse and ass. 



VIII. Pecora or Bisulca (ruminantia of Cuvitr), a divided hoof. 

 No incisores in the upper jaw. Stomach consisting of four cavities. 

 Rumination of the food. Long intestines. 



1 Camelus, camel, dromedary, 4 Bos, ox, buffalo 



lama 5 Giraffa, giraffe or camelopard 



2 Capra, sheep, goat 6 Cervus, elk, deer-kind 



3 Antilope, antelope, chamois 7 Moschus, musk 



IX. Bellure, animals of ail unshapely form, and a tough and thick 

 hide ; whence they havebeen called by Cuvier, pachydermata (from 

 TToc/yss thick, and &epp,%, skin). They have more than two toes : 

 incisors in both jaws ; and in some cases enormous tusks. 



1 Sus, pig kind, pecari, babi- 4 Rhinoceros 

 roussa 5 Hippopotamus 



2 Tapir 6 Trichecus, morse or walrus, 



3 Elephas manati or seacow 



The last genus of this order, together with the phoca (seals) con- 

 stitutes the amphibia of Duvier. These animals have short mem- 

 bers adapted for swimming. 



