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MAULINE MARMOT. 



at the roots, black in the middle, and white at 

 the tips : the tip of the nose, legs, and tail, are 

 black : the cheeks whitish, and the top of the 

 head dusky with a ferruginous cast. It is a na- 

 tive of North America. 



MAULINE MARMOT. 



Arctomys Maulina. A. cauda mediocri pilosa, auriculis acumi" 



natisy pedibus pentadactylis. 

 Marmot, with tail of middling length, sharp-pointed ears, and 



pentadactyle feet. 

 Mus Maulinus. Lin, Syst, Nat. Gmel. p. 137. Molin. Hist, 



Ckil. p. 268. 

 Mauline Marmot. Pennant Quadr. 2. p, 135. 



This animal was discovered by Molina in the 

 province of Maule, in Chili, where it inhabits 

 woods. It is said to be about twice the size of 

 the common or Alpine Marmot, nearly of the 

 same colour, but has pointed ears, lengthened 

 nose, four rows of whiskers, and a longer tail 

 than the common Marmot. On each foot are 

 also said to be five toes. It is represented as a 

 strong animal, and not easily conquered by dogs 

 which happen to attack it. 



