StOAlilr, Am nMUM MAHMOTi &C. pi 
Hoary, $iAfeM§$?. 
The hoary marmot, abduf the same size as the 
former , derives its name from it§ appearance. It 
inhabits the northern parts of North America, 
The tip of its nose is black ; its ears are short 
and oval ; its cheeks are whitish. Its colour is 
dusky and tawny ; its hair is coarse and long, ash 
coloured at the root, black in the middle, and 
Whitish at the tip ; whence it has that hoary look. 
Its legs are black ; its claws dusky ; four before, 
five behind ; its tail is black, mixed with rust 
colour. 
MlULINE JKARMof. 
This animal was discovered by Molina, in the 
province of Maule, in Chili, where it inhabits 
woods. It is said to be about twice the size of the 
Alpine marmot, nearly of the same colour, but has 
pointed ears, lengthened no&e, four rows of whisk* 
ers, and a longer tail than the common marmot. 
On each foot are also said to be five toes. It is re* 
presented as a strong animal, and not easily con- 
quered by dogs which happen to attack it. 
Earless marmoi 1 . 
This species is marked by a white line over 
each eye, yellow teeth, long black whiskers, and 
an ash coloured face. The hind part of its head, 
and its whole back, are of a pale yellowish brown, 
often distinctly spotted with white, sometimes un- 
dulated with grey ; the underside of the body and 
legs are of a yellowish white; its tail is covered 
with long hair, brown above, bordered with black, 
each hair tipped with white ; its underside is of 
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