CARNIVORA. 
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THE CAPE FOX. LE RENARD DU CAP. 
Cams Mesomelas, L. 
The pointed muzzle, long bushy tail, and more 
especially the elliptical pupils of the eye, distinguish 
the subdivision of foxes from the other species of 
this genus. These characters determine this animal 
to be a fox, although it has been very generally called 
the Cape jackal. The marks are very singular, and 
are represented in the opposite figure of a Cape fox, 
which was recently exhibited in London. It is about 
the size of a small dog. These animals are found 
about the Cape of Good Hope, and are represented 
as having the habits and manners of the jackal. 
THE TRICOLOURED FOX. LE RENARD TRICOLOR. 
Canis Cinereo-argenteus. L. 
The tricoloured fox is an inhabitant of South 
America, dwelling either in the interior of the forests, 
or in holes in the earth, in the open country. 
It is said to be easily tamed, if taken young ; and 
in this state will be very playful with those it knows, 
distinguishing the family of its keeper from strangers. 
