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THE HEMIGALE. 



HEMIGALE Hemigale Hardwlckil. 



narrowing to a point towards the ribs. These bands are unconnected with each other. 

 On the top of the head there is a narrow black line, and on each side of the face, a 

 black line runs from the ear to the nose, surrounding the eye in its progress. The nose 

 itself is black. Down the sides of the neck there are some obscure streaks, which are 

 more conspicuous in a side light. The tail is marked with dark patches upon its up- 

 per surface, and latter half is black. 



CRYPTOPROCTA. Cryptoprocta ferox. 



The name Hemigale is Greek, and signifies, " Semi-weasel " and the specific title 

 is given in honor of General Hardwick, who has done such good service to zoology. 



