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THE HYENA. 



body and limbs are nearly round in their form, and black in their tint. Excepting 

 upon the face there seem to be no stripes like those of the tiger, but upon each side 

 of the face there is a bold black streak which runs from the eye to the corner of the 

 mouth. The hair about the throat, chest, and flanks is rather long, and gives a very 

 determinate look to the animal. 



The Cheetah is known as an inhabitant of many parts of Asia, including India, 

 Sumatra, and Persia, while in Africa it is found in Senegal, and at the Cape of Good 

 Hope. 



HYENAS AND BUFFALO. 



HYENAS. 



THE group of animals which are so well known by the title of HYENAS, are, although 

 most repulsive to the view, and most disgusting in their habits, the very saviours of life 

 and health in the countries where they live, and where there is necessity for their ex- 

 istence. In this land, and at the present day, there is no need of such large animals 

 as the Hyenas to perform their necessary ?nd useful task of clearing the earth from the 



