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MAMMALIA. 



Gemm Eyenoidce. — We will say but little of this genus, which 

 is composed of a single species — the Hyena Dog. 



The name given to this animal indicates that it has some 

 points of resemblance with the Hyena. Indeed, like that Carni- 

 vore, it has four digits to all its limbs, and maintains in the same 

 state of flexion not only the hind- quarters, but also those in front, 



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Fig 16S.— Bull-Terriers. 



if we are to believe Is. Geoffroy, who relates this fact after a trust- 

 worthy traveller. It also resembles it in its taste for carrion and 

 dead bodies. 



The Hyena Dog inhabits South Africa. It is about the size 

 of the Wolf, but not so strong as that animal. Its coat is of a 

 deep grey colour, and irregidarly speckled with spots of various 

 colours. It has large pointed ears, and the tail long and bushy. 



