ZOOLOGY. S3 



4. Manis. Pangolin. Teeth wanting ; tongue cylindrical, 

 extensile; ?no2«/ft narrowed into a snout; upper parts 

 of the body covered with bony moveable scales. 



At first sight these animals bear a strong resemblance t» 

 the Lacerta tribe, which has obtained them the name of Scaly- 

 Lizzard. 



In general habits, food, and places of resort, this greatly 

 resembles the last genus; but differs from it in being fur- 

 nished with a scaly armour, which is so formidable that they 

 do not fear the attacks of beasts of prey ; as when attacked 

 they roll themselves up, by bending the head between their 

 their fore-feet and wrapping their tails over it, in which 

 position the edges of their scales are all erected ; and in this 

 state they will roll themselves down precipices without sus- 

 taining any injury. They are all natives of warm countries. 



5. Dasypus, Armadillo. Tm^A;* wanting ; grinders short, 

 cylindrical, seven or eight in each jaw; body covered 

 with a bony shell intersected by flexible zones. 



This genus principally inhabits South America. They 

 feed on roots, fruits, vegetables, insects and worms; their 

 flesh is esteemed a great delicacy, and on this account they ' 

 are much sought after as articles of food. 



-JS' 



6. Rhinoceros. Horn solid, perennial, conical, placed on 

 the nose, but not adhering to the bone. 



The Rhinoceros is confined to the hotter parts of Asia 



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