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VEETEBRAT A. 
The Zebra Hemigale, H, zebra, the only species, is like the linsangs in its size and general 
colorings. Its complexion on the head and sides of the neck is fawn, barred with brown ; the 
rest of the form is blackish brown. The length of the body is fifteen inches. It is found only 
in Borneo. 
Genus EUPLERES : Eupleres. — The single species of this genus, JS. Ooudotii, is of a slender 
form, about a foot in length, low on its legs, digitigrade, with a tail half the length of the body. 
Its color is a brownish fawn ; its fur thick and woolly. Its teeth indicate an insectivorous 
tendency. It is found in Madagascar. 
Genus NANDINIA: Nandinia. — The only known species, N. hinotata, is a beautiful animal of 
the size of the genet, with soft fur, of a brown complexion, and spotted with black. It is a good 
climber, and has claws partially retractile. Its habitat is the island of Fernando Po, and the 
adjacent territories of Guinea. 
THE CEl'PTOPROCTA TBEOX. 
Genus CRYPTOPROCTA : Crypto]jrocta. — The only species, G. ferox, is but fifteen inches 
long, but its strength is great. Its disposition is ferocious and sanguinary in the highest degree. 
The body is slender and the back arched ; the color russet, the head round, and the claws 
retractile. In these respects, this animal greatly resembles the cat family, but it has odoriferous 
glands, which class it with the genets. 
Genus BASSARIS : Bassaris. — We now come to the only American animal in the long list of 
the Viverrides — the Ring-tailed Bassaris, B.astuta. It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning 
expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. Its resemblance to the latter animal has given it 
the name of Ming-tailed Raccoon with the Texans. The body is eighteen inches long, and the tail 
one foot two. The general color is blackish gray above, and yellowish brown on the lower parts 
of the sides, there being a sort of brindled appearance over the head and along the back. The 
tail is distinctly branded with black and white. 
In disposition, this animal is lively and playful, running along on the branches of the trees 
with the agility of a squirrel. It is shy and retiring, and speedily flies to its retreat, which is a 
hole in a tree, upon the slightest alarm. Its food consists of birds, insects, and small quadrupeds ; 
it is said also to feed on the pecan and other nuts, though this is doubtful. Sometimes it scolds 
or barks at an intruder, holding its tail curled over its back. It is easily tamed, and among the 
Mexicans it is domesticated, when it becomes a playful pet, and catches rats and mice. It 
