HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



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THE TAILLESS MACAUCO. 



(Lemur Tnrdigradiis, Linn.) 



THE MONGOOZ. 



(Lemur Mongooz, Linn. Le Jfongooz, BufF.) 



THE TAILLESS MACAUCO is found in Ceylon and 

 Bengal, lives in woods, and feeds on fruits; is fond 

 of eggs and small birds, which it devours greedily. 



It is a very inactive animal, and its motions slow; 

 very tenacious of its hold; and makes a plaintive 

 noise. 



Its head is small, and nose pointed; each eye is 

 edged with a circle of white, which is also sur- 



