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Indian Wild Dog (Cants dukhunensis ), Page 19. — This dog is 
found from the Himalayas southwards ; but not in Ceylon. It 
lives principally upon deer, wild pigs, wild sheep, and antelopes, 
hunting them both by day and night, though chiefly during the 
daytime. It hunts in companies of from 6 to 10, but rarely attacks 
domestic animals, avoiding the neighbourhood of man. 
American Red Fox ( Cants fulvus), Page 20. — This animal 
differs little from the ordinary English Fox, except in its colouring, 
which is lighter and brighter. In habits it is also similar, feeding 
upon small mammals and birds, though when food is scarce it will 
readily take to a diet of frogs and worms. From 4 to 6 cubs are 
found in a litter. 
Arctic Fox (Canis lagopus ) f Page 21.— The great point of 
interest in Arctic Foxes lies in the fact that their coat, which during 
the summer months is of a dirty brown colour, is changed to one of 
a pure white in the winter ; although this change does not always 
occur, certain individuals never attaining the pure white stage. 
They feed principally upon the Arctic birds as well as upon their eggs. 
Indian Desert Fox (Canis leuco/us), Page 22. — This Fox is 
considerably smaller than the common species, the head and body 
being only some 19 or 20 inches in length ; in colour it is also paler. 
It is found in the sandy desert regions of India, and parts of Persia 
and Arabia. The chief food of the Indian species is Gerbils, which 
are so plentiful in the sandy districts. 
Polar Bear ( Ursus tnai'itimus), Page 23. — This bear is readily 
distinguished from all others by the uniform white colour of its 
coat, which remains of the same colour at all seasons, not being 
changed in the summer for one of a darker hue, as is the case with 
the Arctic Fox. It is the largest of its kind, often growing to a 
length of 9 ft. Found in the Arctic regions among the snow and ice, 
it feeds principally upon seal and walrus, although it will resort to a 
vegetable diet. Owing to the fact that the soles of its feet are 
partially covered with hair, it is able to move about upon the slippery 
ice at a remarkably quick pace. It is a very powerful swimmer, tak- 
ing to the water readily. 
H imalay.i n Black Bear (Ursus tibetanus ), Pages 24 and 25 — 
The distinguishing mark of this bear lies in the crescent-like white 
mark across the chest. In size it is inferior to many others, the aver- 
age specimen being only some 4J to 5i feet in length. It is a forest- 
dwelling animal, subsisting chiefly upon vegetable matter, such as 
nuts, maize, berries, acorns and roots, though at times it will kill 
cattle. It is very numerous in its haunts it being no uncommon 
sight to see as many as 2 or 3 in one tree in search of food. These 
bears are very good climbers, and for that reason have been given a 
tall pole to mount at the Zoo. 
Syrian Bear ( Ursus syriacus). Page 26. — The Syrian Bear, of 
which a young specimen is depicted, is a somewhat larger animal 
than the Himalayan, and in colour is of a light silvery brown. Its 
habits are similar to the latter, and it is equally proficient as a 
climber. Both species are very fond of honey, for which they make 
diligent search. Ihe bears which are frequently seen performing 
in the streets are very often of this species. 
Otter (Lutra lulra), Page 27. — The Otter is essentially a water- 
loving animal, and for powers of swimming and diving it has no 
rival. It lives upon fish, of which it kills many more than it can eat ; 
though when these are scarce, it will readily attack the feathered 
inmates of the farmyard. The young, which are born blind, are 
usually from 2 to 5 in number. If captured young they make ideal 
pets, following their owner about like a dog. 
