g6 Anecdotal Natural History. 



boar and the tiger. And this is the more remarkable 

 when we consider what insignificant weapons the dhole 

 can bring to bear against the powerful tusks and 

 talons of its adversaries. The secret of success, how- 

 ever, lies in its courage and pertinacity, for, although 

 their comrades are being struck down on all sides, the 

 survivors continue the attack without allowing their 

 foe an instant's rest, and do not cease their onslaught 

 until the unfortunate animal yields from fatigue and 

 loss of blood. 



The speed of the dhole is very considerable, even 

 the swift-footed deer being unable to escape from their 

 apparently insignificant pursuers. It is a curious fact 

 that, while engaged in the chase, the dhole is almost 

 silent, an occasional low whimper being the only sound 

 ever emitted. 



In Nepaul, and the northern parts of India, an 

 animal nearly allied to the dhole is found, which is 

 generally known as the Buansuah (Cuon primcevus), 



This animal, which is generally supposed to be the 

 progenitor of our domestic dog, is very similar in 

 habits and general appearance to the animal already 

 described. Like the dhole, it hunts in packs, which, 

 however, seldom consist of more than ten or a dozen 

 individuals. It differs also in its habit of giving 

 tongue while running, continually uttering a peculiar 

 bark, very distinct from that of the domesticated 

 animal. 



The buansuah is often captured when young, and 

 carefully trained for the chase, the wild boar being 

 the selected quarry. For the purpose of hunting this 

 animal the buansuah is very valuable, its sudden, 

 snapping bite being far more effective than the attack 

 of the ordinary hound. It is not so easily taught, 

 however, to follow other game, being rather apt to 

 relinquish the pursuit almost at the moment of capture. 



