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MAMMALIA. 
Genus Hyenoidce . — We will say but little of this genus, which 
is composed of a single species — the Hyena Hog. 
The name given to this animal indicates that it has some 
points of resemblance with the Hyena. Indeed, like that Carni- 
vore, it has four digits to all its limbs, and maintains in the same 
state of flexion not only the hind- quarters, but also those in front, 
Fig. 168.— Bull-Terriers. 
if we are to believe Is. Geoffroy, who relates this fact after a trust- j 
worthy traveller. It also resembles it in its taste for carrion and 
dead bodies. 
The Hyena Hog inhabits South Africa. It is about the size 
of the Wolf, but not so strong as that animal. Its coat is of a 
deep grey colour, and irregularly speckled with spots of various 
colours. It has large pointed ears, and the tail long and bushy. 
