THE JACKAL. THE FOX. 



A Cur Fox. 



A Jackal. 



A Mastiff Fox. 



The Jackal is found in North Africa, Persia, and India. It, like the wolf, unites in bands to hunt, ana 

 the prey which the pack has taken so much pains to secure is not unfrequently confiscated by the lion, 

 who keeps the reluctant hunters at a distance until he has satisfied his own royal appetite. The Jackals, 

 however, often retaliate by assisting at the demolition of the larger prey which the lion destroys. It i3 

 very useful in the East, as it acts as scavenger, and consumes the offal which, in those not very cleanly 

 towns, is cast into the streets, and would inevitably cause a pestilence, were it not for the assistance of 

 the Jackals and other creatures. It is excessively fond of grapes, and makes dreadful havoc in the 

 vineyards. While hunting, it utters most piercing shrieks, which have been compared by those who have 

 heard them to the wailings of evil spirits. There are several kinds of Jackals, one inhabiting Senegal, and 

 'mother the Cape of Good Hope. They are rather larger than the fox, but do not possess nearly so bushy 

 a tail as that " brush," wherein sportsmen take so much delight. 



The Fox, the terror of the hen-roosts and the delight of sportsmen, is found in most parts of America, 

 ind many other countries. It varies very much in color and size, according to the country in which it 

 lives. The habits of this animal are mostly nocturnal. It lies by day concealed in its burrow, if it be 

 fortunate enough to possess one, or in the depths of some thicket, if not a householder. Towards evening 

 it sallies out in search of food, and woe to the unfortunate hare, rabbit, pheasant, or fowl that comes in its 

 way. Sometimes he steals into the hen-roost, destroys and carries off most of its inmates, some of which 

 he devours on the spot, others he carries home, and the remainder he buries for a future repast. When 

 irritated, the fox gives out a strong, disagreeable scent, which lies so long on the ground that it may be 

 perceived for nearly an hour after the fox has passed. 



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A Red Fox. 



A Greyhound Fox 



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