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from three to four rows of large black spots, describing 

 somewhat irregular figures. The tail is semi-annulated, 

 with the tip black. Two streaks under each eye run to 

 the angle of the jaw ; and one above, to the ear. There 

 are some spots on the forehead and cheeks ; and others, 

 still larger, on the paws. 



On comparing the above description with that of 

 our long-tailed Mexican tiger-cat, we certainly consider 

 that each relates to a different species. The chief 

 difference is in the spots, which, in that from Mexico, 

 are ocellated, or forming irregular rings ; while those 

 of the Brazilian species are in masses : in this latter, 

 also, the spots on the feet or paws are described as 

 large ; whereas in the other they are small. The length 

 of tail, judging from the figure of Macronrus, is less 

 than in that of the Mexican animal ; but as major Smith 

 has not given any dimensions, tins point is uncertain. 



The Line A ted Cat. 



Felis lineata, Nobis. Felis colocolo, //. Smith. Colocolo? 

 Mullini. 



This is one of the most beautiful animals of the 

 whole family, and is so remarkable in its external ap- 

 pearance, that it would be immediately recognised by 

 a common observer. It seems also to be a rare species; 

 and thus deserves, in every way, a particular notice. 



This fierce animal, observes major Smith, was shot in 

 the interior of Guiana, by an officer of a rifle corps, 

 and was by him stuffed and sent to England. A 

 whimsical occurrence took place with it : — The officer 

 who had shot it, placed it on the awning of the boat to 

 air, as he descended the river Parimaribo : the boat 

 often passed under the branches of large trees which 

 overhung the water, and which were much resorted to 

 by monkeys : the vessel, on other occasions, would have 

 excited but little attention; but no sooner (Ud these cun- 

 ning little creatures espy the stuffed specimen, than the 

 whole community trooped off with prodigious screams 



