GPvEAT ANT-EATER. 
given ii -the name of the American Fox. It lias 
strength enough to defend itself against a large 
Dog, or even the Jaguar or Brasilian Cat. 
When attacked, it at first fights on end ; and, 
like the Bear, annoys the enemy with the claws 
of it's fore-feet, which are very terrible wea- 
pons. It then lies down on it's back, and 
uses all the four feet ; in which situation, it is 
almost invincible, and continues the combat to 
the last extremity: even when it kills it's enemy, 
It quits him not for a long time after. It is 
enabled to resist, better than most animals: 
because it is covered with long bushy hair ; it's 
skin is remarkably thick ; it's flesh has little 
sensation ; and it's principle of life is very te 
nacious. 
*' Ail the three Ant-Eaters are natives of 
the warm climates of America ; as Brasil 
Guiana, the country of the Amaaons, &c 
None of them are to be found in Canada, or 
the northern regions of the New World ; and 
therefore, should have no existence in the 01< 
Continent. Kolben and Desmarchais, how 
ever, mention these animals as natives o 
Africa ; bjt they seem to have confo.iadei th 
Scaly Lizard with the Anf-Eaters." 
B'-itToi 
