QUADRUPEDS. 
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curved direction. The tail is marked with dusky 
rings. 
41. The Wild Cats have their habitations in hol- 
low trees, in the fissures of rocks, and in deep and 
narrow holes on the face of dreadful precipices, 
from which, during the night chiefly, they issue forth 
in search of prey. It is dangerous merely to wound 
one of them, as they will turn on their assailant, and 
have strength enough to render themselves formi- 
dable. 
THE DOMESTIC CAT. 
42. The Domestic Cat is found in almost every 
part of the globe. It is a subdued variety of the 
wild species ; and, even now, when it is enraged, it 
seems to partake, in some degree, of the native fe- 
rocity of its original. The Cat has only the appear- 
ance of attachment ; and it may easily be perceived, 
by its timid approaches and sidelong looks, that it 
either dreads its master, or distrusts his kindness. 
What places does the Wild Cat inhabit ? 
When do they seek their prey ? 
Why is it dangerous to wound them ? 
Where is the Domestic Cat found 1 
Of what species is the Domestic Cat a variety ? 
What is said of its attachment to its master 1 
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