ZOOLOGY. ?3 



4. Manis. Pangolin. Teeth wanting ; tongue cylindrical, 



extensile; moi^^A narrowed into a snout ; upper parts 

 of the body covered with bony moveable scales. 



At first sight these animals bear a strong resemblance to 

 the Lacerta tribe, which has obtained them the name of Scaly- 

 Lizzard. 



In general habits, food, and places of resort, this greatly 

 resembles the last genas; but differs from it in being fur- 

 nished with a scaly armour, which is so formidable that they 

 do not fear the attacks of beasts of prey; as when attacked 

 they roll themselves up, by bending the head between their 

 their fore-feet and wrapping their tails over it, in which 

 position the edges of their scales ere all erected ; and in this 

 state they will roll themselves down precipices without sus- 

 taining any injury. They are all natives of warm countries. 



5. Dasypus. Armadillo. Tusks wanting; grinders short, 



cylindrical, seven or eight in each jaw; 6of/y covered 

 with a bony shell intersected by flexible zones. 



This genus principally inhabits South America. They 

 feed on roots, fruits, vegetables, insects and worms; their 

 flesh is esteemed a great delicacy, and on this account they 

 are much sought after as articles of food. 



'5. Rhinoceros. Horn solid, perennial, conical, placed on 

 the nose, but not adhering to the bone. 



The Rhinoceros is confined to the hotter parts of Asia 

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