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striking difference is in the comparative shortness of 
its hair, and the fineness and glossiness of its fur ; in 
which particular it appears to resemble the American 
bear. It is farther remarkable in having a large, 
heart-shaped spot of white on the breast. The muzzle 
is of a ferruginous colour. It stands lower, but is a 
stouter and better proportioned animal than the com- 
mon bear*.’’ 
When taken young, they become very tame. One 
lived for two years in Sir T. S. Raffles’ possession ; 
and that gentleman adds, “ He was brought up in 
the nursery with the children ; and when admitted 
to my table, as was frequently the case, gave a proof 
of his taste by refusing to eat any fruit but mangos- 
teens, or to drink any wine but champaign. The only 
time I ever knew him to be out of humour was on an 
occasion when no champaign was forthcoming. He 
was naturally of a playful and affectionate disposition, 
and it was never found necessary to chain or chastise 
him. It was usual for this bear, the cat, the dog, 
and a small blue mountain bird, or lory of New 
Holland, to meet together, and eat out of the same 
dish. His favourite playfellow was the dog, whose 
teasing and worrying was always borne and returned 
with the utmost good-humour and playfulness. As 
he grew up, he became a very powerful animal ; and, 
in his rambles in the garden, he would lay hold of 
the largest plantains, the stems of which he could 
scarcely embrace, and tear them up by the roots.” 
* Linnean Transactions, Vol. xiii, p. 1. 
