SMALLER CATS. 



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parts and chin, as well as the lower surface of the tail, being whitish or white. 

 There are some dark spots on the chest, while the face has some characteristic but 

 variable markings. 



The golden cat is found in the South-Eastern Himalaya, from whence it 



THE MARBLED CAT (i nat. size). 



extends northwards into Tibet ; while in the opposite direction its range embraces 

 Burma, and a considerable part of the Malayan region, although its exact limits 

 are unknown. Nothing is known as to the habits of this cat, but from its colora- 

 tion it would appear probable that it frequents sandy or rocky districts. 



THE FISHING-CAT (Felis viverrina). 



The fishing-cat of India, which is somewhat larger than the ordinary domestic 

 cat, derives its name from its peculiar habit of living to a great extent upon fish, 

 which it captures for itself. . This species is a short-limbed, spotted cat, 

 with a circular pupil to the eye, the tail about equal in length to one-third the 

 length of the head, and the short and coarse fur lacking the beautiful shining gloss 

 characteristic of most of the other members of the family. The head is somewhat 

 elongated, and the ears are short and rounded. The general ground-colour of the 



