HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 373 



The SOUSLIK 



is about the fize of a large Rat. Its fkin is beautifully 

 marked with fmall white fpots upon a yellowifh ground. 



It is found upon the banks of the Wolga, and in the 

 adjoining provinces as far as Auftria. — It burrows in the 

 ground like a Rabbit, and lays in (tore of provifions, con- 

 filling of grain, herbs, and roots : It alfo feeds on young 

 Mice, is very fond of fait, and is frequently taken on 

 board the barges laden with that commodity.-- — The fe- 

 males bring forth from two to five at one time. 



The ZISEL, or Earless MARMOT, 



inftead of ears, has only a fmall orifice on each fide of 

 its head. It is of a dark-grey colour. Its body is long 

 and flender, and its tail fhort. 



It is found in Bohemia, Auftria, Hungary, and Sibe- 

 ria. — It forms its hole in the ground, with a double en- 

 trance ; and fleeps during the winter in the center of its 

 lodge, — It lays in a (tore of corn, nuts, &c. \ and fits up 

 like a Squirrel when it eats. — It is eafily provoked, and 

 bites hard. 



Its fur is of little value ; but its flefh is reckoned good 

 eating* 



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