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THE LYNX. 
When goaded by the pangs of hunger, it will attack, without 
distinction, any living creature, hut prefers the flesh of quadru- 
peds to that of mankind ; it will even climb trees in pursuit of 
monkeys and lesser animals, so that nothing is secure from its 
rapacity. The manner in which the panther is captured by the 
Caffres in Africa is ingenious. They hang a piece of flesh upon 
a tree, at a moderate height from the earth, and in the bushes 
underneath is fastened an upright stake, with a sharp point : the 
panther springs at the bait, and as it comes to the ground is im- 
paled on the concealed weapon. The panther is about the height 
of a large mastiff, but its legs are not quite so long. 
THE LYNX. 
^ 'he Lynx, though of the cat kind, differs very much from 
at the species already described. It has long been famed 
for its sharp sight, and is distinguished by its short tail 
and tufted ears, which are long and erect. The hair on its body 
is long and soft, of a red-ash color, and marked with dusky spots, 
which differ according to the age of the animal. Its legs and 
feet are thick and strong— its eyes are of a pale yellow color. 
The skin of the male is more spotted than that of the female. 
The lynx is a very destructive animal, but less ferocious than the 
panther; is reputed long-lived, and lives by hunting; pursues its 
prey to the tops of the highest trees, and delights in the flesh of 
squirrels, weasels, etc., which rarely escape its pursuit. It lies in 
