6 CLASS MAMMALIA. 



New World, and much smaller than the two 

 preceding. 



The Lama, or, in its wild state, Guanaco, (Camelus Llacma, 

 L.) Buff. Sup. VI. xxvu. 



As big as a stag, with the fur thick, and of 

 chestnut colour, but which colour varies in do- 

 mestication. It was the only beast of burden 

 in Peru when that country was conquered. It 

 carries upwards of one hundred and fifty pounds, 

 but is capable only of small journeys. 



The Vigogna, or Paco, (Camelus Vicunna, L.) Buff. Supp. 

 VI. xxviii. 



About the size of a sheep, covered with yellow 

 wool of admirable fineness and softness, which 

 is made into very valuable stuffs ; it hangs like 

 long silk on the breast. 



The Musks, (Moschus, L.) - 



Much less anomalous than the camels, differ from 

 the common ruminants only in the absence of horns, 

 in having long canine teeth on each side of the upper 

 jaw, and in having a delicate peronaeum, which is not 

 found in the camels. They are delightful animals, 

 as well by their elegance as their agility. 



The Musk, (Moschus Moschiferus, L.) Buff. Supp. VI. xxix 

 Is the most celebrated species, of the size of a 



