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nose to the tip of the tail : their heads were large, their 

 nostrils bilobated, their shoulders broad and muscular ; 

 and their whole bodies fleshy and plump. Nothing could 

 be more sleek and soft than their fur, which was of a bright 

 chesnut colour ; their maws were full of food, but so mace- 

 rated that the quality could not be distinguished ; their 

 livers, kidnies, and hearts, were large, and their bowels 

 covered with fat. They weighed each, when entire, full 

 one ounce and one drachm. Within the ear there was 

 somewhat of a peculiar structure that I did not understand 

 perfectly ; but refer it to the observation of the curious 

 anatomist. These creatures sent forth a very rancid and 

 offensive smell. 



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