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The Leopard {Felis pardus). This splendid cat is a 

 native of Africa, but is also found in Asia, its resemblance 

 to the jaguar is at first confusing, but a nearer view shows 

 the latter to be much the stouter, with a more vicious 

 countenance, and a heavier, shorter tail. The spots of the 

 latter are composed of rosettes, having central dots of black. 

 Both are remarkably elegant in coloration. 



The PUMA {Felis concolor) is the more familiar panther 

 or "painter" of the Eastern States ; though now it is rare. 

 Its range is over the whole continent south of Canada. Its 

 plain lion-color has earned for it the name American lion, 

 and indeed it quite resembles a small lioness. 



The Ounce {Felis uncia) is one of the most unfamiliar of 

 carnivorous animals, being very seldom seen in collections. 

 It inhabits the cold regions of northern Asia, and its long 

 white and spotted fur gives it an aspect of great size. 



The Ocelots or Tiger Cats are very beautiful creatures, 

 mostly inhabiting South America, though one or more are 

 found in Central America. 



The Serval (Felis scrval) is an African species ; pe- 

 culiar in having longer legs and a shorter tail than usual. 



Lynx. 



From D. Appleton & Co.'s ** Elements of Zoology, Science Series." 



