402 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE MONAX. 



(Mus Monax^ Linn. Glis Mar 11 iota, Buff.) 



Is found in various parts of North America, and 

 seems to be the same with the Marmot of Canada, 

 described by M. BufFon. 



It is larger than a Rabbit; its tail is short and 

 rough; its ribs are so flexible, that it can easily 

 pass through a hole of not more than two inches in 

 width; its eyes are black and prominent; its back 

 is of a deep brown colour, lighter on the sides and 

 belly; and its feet and legs are black. 



It sleeps during winter, in holes under the roots 

 of trees, and lives on fruits and other vegetables. 

 Its flesh is good and well tasted. 



An animal of the same kind is found in the 

 Bahama isles; but whether it retires to sleep, in a 

 climate so mild, is not well known. 



