274 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



a sanguineous humour, derived from a species of the 

 Roe-Buck, or Goat without Horns ;* and has nothing 

 in common with the Zibet, but its strong perfume. 



THE SURICATE, OR FOUR-TOED 

 WEASEL. 



Is rather less than the Rabbit: it pretty much 

 resembles the Ichneumon, both in size and in the 

 colour of its hair; only it is rougher, and its tail is 

 not quite so long. Its upper jaw is much longer 

 than the lower, and very pliant and moveable. It 

 has only four toes on each foot. 



One of them, in the possession of M. de Seve, 

 was- observed sometimes to walk on its hind legs, 

 and frequently to sit upright, with its fore feet 

 hanging down on its breast. 



The Suricate is carnivorous, and preys on small 

 animals. It is fond of fish, and still more so of 

 eggs. Like the Squirrel, it makes use of its fore 

 paws to convey its victuals to its mouth. In drink- 

 ing, it laps like a dog; but will not drink water, 

 except when it is warm. 



* See page 115. 



