to THE CHETAH, 
The limbs of this Lynx are very powerful, and the thick heavily made feet 
are furnished with strong white claws that are not seen unless the fur be put 
aside. It is not a dangerous animal, and, as far as is known, feeds on the. 
smaller quadrupeds, the American hare being its favourite article of diet. _ 
While running at speed it presents a singular appearance, owing to its 
peculiar mode of leaping in successive bounds, with its back slightly arched, 
and all the feet coming to the ground nearly at the same time. It is a good 
swimmer, being able to cross the water for a distance of two miles or more. 
Powerful though it be, it is easily killed by a blow on the back, a slight stick 
being a sufficient weapon wherewith to destroy the animal. The flesh of the 
Peeshoo is eaten by the natives, and is said, though devoid of flavour, to be 
agreeably tender. The range of this animal is rather extensive, and, in the 
wide district where it takes up its residence, is found in sufficient plenty to 
render its fur an important article of commerce. The length of this animal 
slightly exceeds three feet. Botte tena : 
The CHETAH, YOUZE, or HUNTING CAT, as it is indifferently named, is, 
like the leopard, an inhabit- 
ant of Asiaand Africa. It 
is rather a large animal, ex- 
ceeding an ordinary leopard 
in stature. 
The title “jubata,” or 
crested, is given to the 
Chetah on account of a 
short, mane-like crest of 
stiff long hairs which passes 
from the back of the head 
to the shoulders. 
The Chetah is one of 
those animals which gain 
their living by mingled craft 
and agility. Its. chief food 
is obtained from the various 
2 deer and antelopes which 
CHETAH.—(Gueparda jubata.) inhabit the same country, 
and in seizing and slaying 
its prey no little art is required. The speed of this animal is not very great, 
and it has but little endurance ; so that an antelope or a stag could set the 
spotted foe at defiance, and in a quarter of an hour place themselves beyond 
his reach. But itis the business of the Chetah to hinder the active and swift- 
footed deer from obtaining those invaluable fifteen minutes, and to strike 
them down before they are aware of his presence. 
In order to obtain this end, the Chetah watches for a herd of deer or 
antelopes, or is content to address himself to the pursuit of a solitary indi- 
vidual, or a little band of two or three, should they be placed in a position 
favourable for his purpose. Crouching upon the ground so as to conceal 
himself as much as possible from the watchful eves of the intended prey, the 
Chetah steals rapidly and silently upon them, never venturing to show him- 
self until he is within reach of a single spring. Having singled out one 
individual from the herd, the Chetah leaps upon the devoted animal and 
dashes it to the ground. Fastening his strong grip in the throat of the dying 
animal, the Chetah laps the hot blood, and for the time seems forgetful of 
time or place. 
Of these curious habits the restless and all-adapting mind of man has 
taken advantage, and has diverted to his own service the wild destructive 
