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THE CACOMIXLE. 



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AMER. Genetta Amer. 



large nearing the spine, and becoming smaller as they recede therefrom. The tail is 

 boldly and equally covered with rings of the same dark fur as that of the spots on the 

 body. 



CACOMIXLE. Bassaris Astuta. 



VERY different from the Genetts in its appearance is the CACOMIXLE, although it is 

 closely allied to them. 



It is remarkable as being a Mexican representative of the Genett group of animals 

 although it can hardly be considered as a true Genett or a true Mungous. The color of 



