THE AFRICAN WILD CAT 



of the legs are black. The degree of intensity of 

 these bands or stripes varies considerably. In 

 the kittens the transverse stripes are very pro- 

 nounced and black in colour. The tail is distinctly 

 ringed and tipped with black. In the female the 

 darker markings are not so distinct, and the body 

 colour is somewhat lighter than in the male. 



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