QUADRUPEDS. 
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34. Its sight is so acute that the ancients believed 
it to have the faculty of seeing through stone walls ; 
and it appears to be certain that it can distinguish 
its prey at a greater distance than any other car- 
nivorous animal. “ As keen-sighted as the Lynx” 
is an adage which has been founded on this faculty, 
which the animal possesses. 
35. The Lynx is very cunning in undermining 
sheepfolds. It is said, in the Natural History of 
Norway, that one of these animals, being at work, 
was perceived by an old he-goat, who watched him 
very narrowly, and, the moment his head appeared 
inside of the fold, bunted him so violently, that he 
laid him dead in his burrow. 
THE CATAMOUNT. 
36. The Catamount, which is also called the Oce- 
lot, or Tiger Cat, is found in North America, and 
formerly existed in considerable numbers. It is 
about two feet and a half in length. In form it re- 
sembles a cat, except it is more slightly formed in pro- 
What is said of the Lynx’s sight ? 
Relate the anecdote of the Lynx and he-goat. 
Where is the Catamount found ? 
Describe the Catamount. 
