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scribed only by Mr. Pennant. It was a native of 

 Senegal, and its disposition was not so fierce as the 

 generality of its kind. 



10. The Persian Lynx (Felis Caracal). 



Was received from Senegal. It is sometimes tamed 

 and used in the chace of the smaller Quadrupeds, 

 also Herons, Cranes, Pelicans, &c. - 



11. American Lynx (Felis Lynx). 



At the end of the rocks on which the above are 

 placed, follow the 



VIVERRA, OR WEASEL GENUS. 



1. The Ichneumon (Viverra Ichneumon). 



In India, but still more in Egypt, the Ichneumon 

 has always been considered as one of the most useful 

 and estimable of animals; since it is an inveterate 

 enemy to serpents, rats, and other noxious creatures 

 which infest those regions. In India it attac ks with 

 courage that most dreadful reptile, the Cobra de Ca» 

 pello, or Hooded Snake. It also diligently seeks for 

 the eggs of crocodiles ; for which reason, as well as 

 for its general usefulness in destroying all manner of 

 troublesome reptiles, it was held in such a high degree 

 of veneration by the ancient Egyptians, as to be 



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