THE VIVERRINE CAT. 
Felis viverrina. 
Plate VII. 
This well-marked species of Indian Cat, was first described by the late Mr, Bennett in the Society’s 
“Proceedings” for 1833, from specimens presented to the Museum by Mr. Thomas Heath, and was 
termed viverrina, from its bearing some external resemblance to certain animals of the Civet group. It is 
rather a scarce species in captivity, but has been exhibited in the Society’s Menagerie on more than one 
occasion. The first specimen of the Viverrine Cat received by the Society was obtained by purchase in June, 
1843, and a second, from which Mr. Wolf’s accompanying sketch was taken, was presented to the Menagerie by 
Captain Scanlan in 1848. 
The Viverrine Cat is found in Bengal and Upper India generally, extending into the Tarai at the foot ot 
the Himalayas, but not ascending the hills. It is also stated to occur in Asam, and the Tenasserim provinces. 
In Lower Bengal it bears the native name of “ Match-Bagrul ” or “ Fishing-Tiger,” and is said to be 
particularly devoted to fish, as an article of diet. 
