SONGAR. 
int rule of distinction, founded on their propor- 
onate size in comparison with each other. 
■ We do not undertake the regulation of sys- 
?jn, but we may be allowed to suggest hints 
r those who shall hereafter be engaged in 
romoting it's perfection. 
-With respect to the Songar, which is re^ 
resented in our annexed figure, from Dr. 
lallas, there appears to be very httle known : 
©thing-, perhaps, by any writer of natural his- 
3ry, beyond what the original describer has 
''ublished. 
We shall, however, transcribe it's history 
nd description from Pennant; which is as 
ollows — 
j" This animal," he tells us, is three inches 
(1 length. It has a large thick head, andbhmt 
lose. The ears are oval, very thin, appear 
hove the fur, and are very {lightly cloathed 
vilh hairy down. The taii is very shorr, 
lunt, thick, and hairy. The colour of the 
longar, above, is a cinereous grey;, marked 
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