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TEXAN LYNX. 
nearly of the same markings, procured by our deceased friend, the late 
lamented Dr. Wurdemann. 
GENERAL REMARKS. 
We have admitted this as a variety of the Bay Lynx with some doubt and 
hesitation, and not without misgivings that it might yet be proved to be a 
distinct species. The permanency of its colours, together with the smaller 
size of our specimens, and their softer fur, may afford sufficient characters 
to entitle it to the name of Maculalus, as given by Horsefield and Vigors. 
Aware, however, of the many varieties in the Bay Lynx, we have not felt 
authorised to regard it as positively distinct. 
