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regarded as a minor deitj^, or one of those benevolent 

 beings proceeding from the Parent of the universe,, 

 For the purposes above specified, it is still domestica- 

 ted by the Indians and Egyptians in the same manner 

 as the cat in Europe ; and it has also the merit of 

 being easily tamed, and performing with alacrity all 

 the offices of that creature. Like many others of this 

 tribe, it is a most dangerous enemy to several animals 

 larger than itself, over which it gains a victory and 

 sucks their blood. In a wild state it frequents rivers 

 in quest of prey, where it is reported to swim and 

 dive like an Otter, and continues a length of time 

 under water. As it is a native of warm climates, 

 it of course is greatly injured by a removal to the 

 cold regions of Europe, to the variations of which it 

 generally falls a victim. 



2, and 3. The Coati Mondi, or Brasilian Weasel 

 (Viverra Nasua). 



A native of South America. They majr easily be 

 domesticated. One that I kept a considerable time 

 was so familiar, that it was with difficulty it could be 

 kept from ascending to my shoulders, and when I 

 was present would at any time attack any strange 

 dog that approached his apartment. It afterwards 

 conceived a strict friendship, which continued till 

 death, for a long-armed Monkey (Simia Paniscus) : 

 they were inseparable companions; but I suspect the 

 object of attraction was the warmth they received 

 from each other in keeping close together. 



4. Striated Weasel (Viverra Putorius). 



It is a native of North America, and remarkable 

 for the intolerable stench which it emits when irrita- 

 ted, which is so powerful as to prevent either men 

 or dogs from pursuing it : even the clothes of persons 



