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colour at the base ; those on the under parts are dirty white exter- 

 nally, and those on the back are dirty white (inclining to ash-colour) 

 near the apex, and tipped with brownish black : on the sides of the 

 head and body a very faint yellowish hue is observable. The ears 

 are sparingly clothed within with small yellowish hairs ; externally 

 they are clothed with fur, like that on the head. The feet are of a 

 very pale brown colour. The tail is brown, tinted with yellowish, 

 excepting the apical third, which is covered with longish white 

 hairs. 



