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FLESH-EATING ANIMALS. — Order Carnivora. 

 This order of animals is very easily distinguished from 

 others by the character of their teeth and claws. 



GROUP 8.— The Cats, family Fetidee, rank first. 



The African Lion {Felis leo) leads the family. The 

 superb specimen, mounted by Verreaux of Paris, is one of 

 highest attainments in the art of taxidermy. The Asiatic 

 lion, much lighter in color and with little mane, may be 

 seen in the group " Courier attacked by lions." 



The Tiger {Felis tigris) is represented by a specimen of 

 rather more than ordinary size from northern Asia, its 

 northern habitat is indicated by its superb coat of long- 

 haired fur. 



The JAGUAR (Felis onca), inhabiting South America, the 

 largest living cat on this continent, is truly a noble beast. 

 The Central Park menagerie has two exceedingly fine ex- 

 amples. The black and gold coloration, and the power- 

 ful yet graceful form, render him marvellously attractive. 



