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parts and chin, as well as the lower surface of the tail, being whitish or white. 
There are some dark spots on the chest, while the face has some characteristic but 
variable markings. 
The golden cat is found in the South-Eastern Himalaya, from whence it 
extends northwards into Tibet; while in the opposite direction its range embraces 
Burma, and a considerable part of the Malayan region, although its exact limits 
are unknown. Nothing is known as to the habits of this cat, but from its colora¬ 
tion it would appear probable that it frequents sandy or rocky districts. 
The Fishing-Cat (Fells viverrina). 
The fishing-cat of India, which is somewhat larger than the ordinary domestic 
cat, derives its name from its peculiar habit of living to a great extent upon fish, 
which it captures for itself. This species is a short-limbed, spotted cat, 
with a circular pupil to the eye, the tail about equal in length to one-third the 
length of the head, and the short and coarse fur lacking the beautiful shining gloss 
characteristic of most of the other members of the family. The head is somewhat 
elongated, and the ears are short and rounded. The general ground-colour of the 
THE MARBLED CAT (J liat. size). 
