2l8 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



It is found in the hottest parts of South America; 

 is very fierce ; and when pressed with hunger, will 

 sometimes venture to seize a man. 



The Indians are much afraid of it, and think it 

 prefers them to the white inhabitants, who, per- 

 haps, are better prepared to repel its attacks. In 

 travelling through the deserts of Guiana, they light 

 great fires in the night, of which these animals are 

 much afraid. 



They howl dreadfully; their cry, which is ex- 

 pressive of the two monosyllables hou y hou y is 

 somewhat plaintive, grave, and strong, like that of 

 an Ox. 



The Ant-eater, though it has no teeth to defend 

 itself with, is the most cruel enemy the Jaguar has 

 to encounter. As soon as the Jaguar attacks this 

 little animal, it lies down on its back, and \vith its 

 long claws, seizes and suffocates him. 



