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than those of the tame animal, and the aspect of the 

 creature is remarkably fierce and savage. Its character 

 is not belied by its appearance, for its courage and 

 ferocity are so great that even to an armed man it is 

 no contemptible foe. 



The Lynxes form a very conspicuous group. The 

 Common Lynx (Lyncus vir gains) of Southern Europe 

 is well known by name, its keenness of sight having 

 passed into a proverb. It is spread over a consider- 

 able part of the mountainous parts of South Europe, 

 and is also found in many of the forests of Northern Asia. 



The Lynx is not a very large animal, being about 

 three feet in total length, exclusive of the tail. The 

 fur is of a dark-grey colour, varying slightly, according 

 to the season of the year, with darker spots of various 

 sizes. The tail is very short, sometimes being barely 

 six inches in length. The ears are remarkable for the 

 tuft of long hair which fringes the tips. 



The Canadian Lynx, or Peeshoo (Lyncus Cana- 

 densis) is chiefly noticeable for its mode of running, 

 which operation consists of a series of bounds, all four 

 feet coming to the ground almost simultaneously. The 

 fur, which is long and fine, is much sought after. 



There is another species, the Booted Lynx (Lyncus 

 caligatus) found both in Asia and Africa, which is so 

 called from the deep black colour of the lower parts of 

 the legs, causing them to appear as though enclosed in 

 tightly-fitting boots. None of the Lynxes are particu- 

 larly destructive, except to the small animals, such as 

 hares, rabbits, etc., upon which they prey. 



One of the most interesting of the Cat tribe, and 

 the last which can be mentioned in this paper, is the 

 well-known Chetah, or Hunting Leopard (Gueparda 

 jubata), sometimes termed the Youze. 



The Chetah is found both in Asia and Africa, but 

 in the former continent alone has been brought under 



