194 THE BINTURONG. 
little. The Zenick appears to bear some resemblance to onr common polecat and ferret ; bnt it 
is altogether a curious animal, and stands nearly alone in the animal kingdom. Its walk is less 
g ldmg than that of the Ichneumons, and it is able to sit upon its hinder legs, and remain in 
the erect position for some time. 
In Borneo, an allied animal is found, which is known in its native country by the title of 
Mampalon. 
The so-called ‘ ‘ whisker hairs ’ ’ which grow from the lips and behind the eyes are extremely 
long, and the feet are short, and furnished with five toes. When walking, the anim al se ts the 
entire sole of its foot on the ground, after the manner called “ plantigrade.” It is generally 
found in the neighborhood of rivers. In total length it is about eighteen inches, the tail 
MAMPALON . — Cy nogale bennettii. 
measuring nearly seven inches. The snout of this animal is rather long, but at its extremity is 
blunt and slightly depressed. 
Passing by several curious animals, we arrive at the pretty little creature which is known 
by the name of Kandine. 
On account of the double row of spots which run along the body, the Nandine has been 
dignified with the title of “binotata,” or “double-spotted,” by almost every naturalist who 
has woven it into his system, even though the animal itself has been placed by some authors 
among the Civets, by some among the Ichneumons, and by others among the Paradoxures. 
The general color of the fur is a darkish and very rich brown, darker along the back, and 
lighter on the sides. The tail is covered with blackish rings which are but obscurely defined. 
One of the largest examples of this group is the dark, sullen, and sluggish Binturong. 
This animal is a native of Malacca, from whence several living specimens and many skins 
have been brought to this country. The color of the Binturong is a dead black, the hairs 
being long, coarse, and devoid of that gloss which is so often found upon black animals. The 
head is gray, and each ear is furnished with a long tuft of black hair. Round the edge of the 
ears runs a band of whitish gray. 
The tail of the Binturong is thickly and heavily formed, longer than the body, and 
covered with exceedingly bushy hair. In some individuals, the black fur is mixed with white 
or gray hairs. 
