30 PRIMATES, CARNIVORES AND QNGULATES 



Genus Canis. 



This genus, which includes the wolves, jackals and domes- 

 tic dogs, is represented here by the latter animal only. Some 

 of the forms bear a superficial resemblance to the local member 

 of the last genus, but the elongate muzzle is straight or concave 

 and the tail generally not bushy. Senses of smell and hearing 

 acute : omnivorous. 



38a. Canis familiaris, Linn. The Pariah Dog. 



Malay name " Anjing." 



Colour very variable, though generally buff to tawny. 

 Easily recognised on account of its vociferous animosity to 

 Europeans. 



Every Kampong in the Peninsular region. 



Family MUSTELID.E. 

 (Martens, Weasels, Hog-badgers and Otters). 

 Key to the Subfamilies. 



A. Claws narrow, much curved, sharp and often semi- 



retractile ; toes partially webbed ; upper and 

 lower cheek teeth unequal in number. Terres- 

 trial and arboreal ... ... MUSTELINJE . 



B. Claws much lengthened, slightly curved, blunt and 



non-retractile : upper and lower cheek teeth 

 unequal in number. Terrestial, living in holes 

 and fissures ... • • • ... MELIN.E. 



C. Claws broad, slightly curved, blunt and non-retractile; 



toes webbed ; upper and lower cheek teeth equal 



in number. Aquatic. ... ... LUTEINS. 



Subfamily MUSTELINE. 

 Key to the Genera. 



A. Five upper cheek-teeth, six lower ... MUSTELA. 



B. Four upper cheek-teeth, five lower ... Putobius. 



Jour. Straits Branch 



