56 Quadrupeds. 
beautiful and soft, and valuable as an article of com- 
merce. The eyes of the Genet contract when exposed 
to the light, like those of the cat; and it can draw 
in its claws in nearly the same manner. 
THE ORIENTAL CIVET, (Viverra Zibetha,) 
Is an inhabitant of the south of Asia and of the islands 
of the Indian Archipelago. It is rather smaller than 
the African Civet, but is very sanguinary in its habits, 
causing a great destruction of poultry and even ot lambs 
and young pigs. The perfume furnished by this species 
is highly esteemed by the natives of eastern countries. 
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THE ICHNEUMON, or EGYPTIAN MANGOUSTE, 
or PHARAOH'S RAT. (Herpestes Ichneumon.) 
This animal bears a close resemblance to the weasel 
tribe, both in form and habits. From the tip of the 
nose to the root of the tail, it is about eighteen inches 
in length. At the base, the tail is very thick, tapering 
gradually towards the point, which is slightly tufted. 
It has a long, active body, short legs, lively and piercing' 
