42 NATURAL HISTORY. 



There are several varieties of the domestic cat, among which 

 the Angora cats, with their beautiful long fur, and the Manx 

 cats of the Chartreuse breed, which have no tails, are the most 

 conspicuous. 



The CARACAL is found in most parts of Asia and Africa. It 

 derives its name from the black tips of its ears, which render 

 it a very conspicuous animal. It is one of the group of the 

 Lynxes, and is generally supposed to be the animal referred 

 to by several ancient authors under the name of Lynx. It 

 lives on the smaller quadrupeds and birds, which it pursues 

 even to the tops of the trees. There are no records of its 

 being tamed, as in every instance when confined it snarls at 

 those who approach its cage. The length of its body is about 

 two feet, and its height about fourteen inches. 

 CARACAL. (Turk, black' ears.) 



Melanotis (Gr. /Lt&a?, black ; ov?, an ear), the Caracal. 



" 1. Tail of Domestic Cat. 



2. Tail of Wild Cat. 



