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HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE CARACAL. 



(Le Caracal, Buff.) 



RESEMBLES the Lynx in size, figure, and aspect, 

 as well as in having its ears tipt with a pencil of 

 black hairs. It differs from the last-mentioned 

 animal in not being spotted; its hair is rougher, 

 and of a pale reddish brown ; its tail is longer, and 

 of a uniform colour; its face is more lengthened, its 

 look more fierce, and its nature and disposition are 

 more savage. 



This animal is found only in warm climates, and 

 is common in Persia, India, Barbary, and in all the 

 countries inhabited by the Lion, the Panther, and 

 the Ounce. It is called in Persia the Syah-Gnsh; 

 and in the Turkish language, the Karrah-Kulak. 

 Both these names signify the Cat wit/i black ears. 

 It is said to follow the Lion, and to feed on the 

 remains which that animal leaves of his prey ; for 



