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what fierce nature, and will even after some years of 

 captivity growl and spit at the approach of anyone. We 

 have, however, at present a female which has been hand- 

 reared, and which is as tame as a house cat ; it will come 

 up to the bars of the cage when called, rubbing itself 

 against the sides and purring loudly in a similar manner 

 to the familiar " tabby." 



