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MAMMALIA. 



intermediate in size between the Panther and Leopard. The 

 colour of its coat is not yellow, but grey. Its spots are much 

 more irregular than those of the two preceding Felinaj. It is 

 a native of Asia. Nothing particular is known as to its habits. 



The Serval {Felis serval), also named the Cat-pard or Tiger Cat, 

 is only about thirty inches long. It is found in the forests of 

 southern Africa ; also in Senegambia, xibyssinia, and Algeria. It 



Fig. 143. — Ounce {-Leopardus uncia, Linn.). 



lives on small Mammals, particularly Monkeys and Rodents, 

 which it pursues on the trees. Rearing it in conhnement has no 

 power whatever to soften its savage nature. Its fur, which is 

 varied with bars and black spots on a buff ground, is much 

 prized. 



Wild and Domestic Cats. — The Wild Cat (Fig. 144) is a reddish- 

 brown animal, marked with jnore or less distinct black stripes. 



