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V ERTEBRATA. 



ELEPHANT-MICE. 



there are several species. The best known is the M. Rozeti, found in Algeria. It is about four 

 inches long, and lias soft fur of a tawn color. It is easily tamed, and has frequently been carried 

 to France, where it excited interest by its gentle manners and disposition. 



Si\ eral other species are mentioned, as M. rupestris, M. intufi, M. brachyrhynchus, M. Edwarchii, 

 and Rhinomys jaculus. These are all of Southern Africa, in the region of the Cape and the Hot- 

 tentot country. The M.fu^cus is found in Mozambique. 



RHYNCUOCYON. 



GentU PETRODROME: Petrodmrans. — Of this there is a single species, the P. tetradactylus, 

 found in Mozambique. It is ratheT larger than the preceding, and has but four toes on the hindc 

 feet In other respects it resembles the true macrocelides. 



Genu* bllYNUP >ry< t\ : Rhynchocyon. — Of this genus Oervais makes a separate family. The 

 only Bpecies is the R. Qernei. This has but four toes on each foot, is nine inches long, has an 

 elongated body, and a proboscis nose covered with flexible hair. It is of a reddish-brown color. 

 and is found in Mozambique. 





