THE CHATI. 



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KUICHUA. Leopardus Macrourus. 



into partial rings, which nearly, but not quite, surround the tail. All specimens, how- 

 ever, are not precisely alike, either in the color or the arrangement of the markings, but 

 those leading characteristics which have just been mentioned may be found in almost 

 every individual. 



CHATI.-Z.eo/wmfus Mltls. 



When at large in its native woods, it wages incessant and destructive warfare against 

 small quadrupeds and birds, the latter creatures being its favorite prey. The Chati 

 is a vexatious and expensive neighbor to any one who may keep fowls, for it seems to like 



