THE PIC HI Cl AGO . 
its young for a space of three months without taking a morsel 
of food. 
From a work of this character, so remarkable an animal as 
the Pichiciago ought not to be omitted. Its scientific name 
is CJilamyphorus truncatus , and is very properly chosen, as will 
presently be seen. 
PICHICIAGO. 
The Pichiciago is not larger than an ordinary mole, and in 
its general habits somewhat resembles that animal. The shape 
of its body sufficiently indicates its burrowing propensities, and 
the view of the skeleton confirms the aspect of its outward 
form. The bones of the fore legs are short, thick, and arched in 
that manner which is so indicative of great muscular power, and 
