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CARNIVORA. 
THE BLACK-MANED LION. 
The opposite figure is from a very curious and 
singular variety, the drawing of which was also com- 
municated by Major Smith. It was nearly the size 
of the common African lion ; but, when compared 
therewith, was rather thicker altogether, and quite 
as heavy ^ the head and muzzle were broader and 
more pug-shaped; the under jaw was more pro- 
jecting ; the ears larger, slightly acuminated, and 
black. In character it was more uneasy and rest- 
less. The mane was perfectly black, and covered 
half the back, and the whole length of the belly. It 
was taken at the Cape, and was presented to Lady 
Castlereagh. 
