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their ears, which are terminated by a tuft of hair ; their dentition 
is however the, same. A great number of varieties of Lynx are 
known, as well in the Old as in the New World. The two 
principal, however, are the European Lynx and the Caracal. 
The European Lynx (Le Lynx, Buff.), Fig. 148, is well known 
in the great forests of Northern Europe, and in Asia; it is 
also found in some of the Alps and Pyrenees, as well as in the 
Sierras of Spain. This Carnivore measures from thirty to thirty- 
fig. 148. — European Lynx ( t'elis Lynx, Linn.). 
six inches, not including the tail, which is four inches long. The 
upper parts of its body are of a bright red colour, with small 
brown spots, while the under parts are white. On each side of 
its face it has an addition of white hairs, which resemble whiskers. 
The name of “ Loup-cervier,” sometimes given to it, probably 
originated from its howling like a Wolf during the night. It 
nimbly climbs trees in pursuit of prey. Martens, Ermines, 
Hares and Rabbits also enter into its alimentation. It does not, 
