fectly able to catch the smaller quadrupeds to be found on the 

 ground and among the rocks ; and these he does delight to hunt in 

 true cat fashion, creeping stealthily up within leaping distance, 

 whence, with one dart, he may pounce upon his unsuspecting victim. 

 But he has a particular liking for birds, so, when he chooses to dine 

 upon them the easiest plan is to post himself among the lower boughs 

 and simply to lie hidden until one comes along, when, with a leap 

 there will be no more bird, but the most innocent looking big fawn- 

 colored cat, contentedly washing his paws. 



Incredible as it may seem, these creatures, who are naturally 

 so savage, become very amenable in captivity and show much af- 

 fection for their keepers. Especially is this true if they are taken 

 when young, or if their confidence and regard are won by some tid- 

 bit or some pleasing mark of attention. 



