REMARKS ON THE GENUS LEPUS. 
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is in the feet, which, instead of having compara- 
tively short and adpressed hairs, which, conse- 
quently, do not conceal the claws ; they are, in this 
species, long and woolly, especially on the under 
parts, concealing the claws, and extending upwards 
of a quarter of an inch beyond their tips. The 
claws are more slender and pointed, especially the 
fore feet. Beside these essential differences, there 
are some others which, perhaps, may be considered 
of minor importance. The fur is much softer and 
more dense ; the longer hairs are extremely delicate, 
while in L. palustris they are comparatively harsh. 
The L e p u s palustris is in color distinctly washed 
with yellow, whereas the pale annulations of the 
hair, which give the yellow hue to that species, are 
in the present animal almost white ; there is, how- 
ever, an obscure brownish cast, and towards the 
haunches, a very indistinct, yellowish tint. 
This specimen was procured in the south-west- 
ern portions of North America, supposed to be be- 
tween California and Texas. 
Dimensions. 
Length from point of nose to 
root of tail, 10 inches 0 lines. 
Tail to end of fur, about 1 “ 3 “ 
Ear, internally, 2 “ 8 “ 
From heel to point of longest nail, 3 “ 0 <• 
From nose to ear, 2 “ 51 “ 
General Remarks. 
Although I have published these species without 
any regard to arrangement, and for the most part 
