THE SAVAGE WORLD. 
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The Crab-eating Raccoon, Agoura, Raton, Maxile {Procyon cancrivora ), 
is possibly no fonder of mollusks and custaceans than is the common raccoon , 
but its opportunities are greater. It is larger than the common raccoon , grayish- 
black mixed with yellow, and its short tail exhibits six black rings. It has 
great skill in opening oysters, but sometimes miscalculates, and takes a leading 
role in the play of “ The Biter bit.” Its habitat is Central America. 
The California Raccoon, or Psora ( Procyon psora), is taller, and is said 
to resemble a dog. 
The Black-footed Raccoon {Procyon hernandozii) is found on the Pacific 
slope, and resembles the crab-eater. It is larger, and its black foot markings 
give it its popular name. 
The Coati have a very small proboscis or a very long snout, which serves 
many purposes, but which is not used in drinking. They are arboreal and 
gregarious. 
The Mundeo, or Red Coati {Nasua solitario ), is red in color except for 
its black ears and legs, white hair on its jaws, and maroon banded tail. It is 
a ready climber, and whether 
ascending or descending 
always goes head first. It is 
nocturnal, and its liveliness 
by night is in marked con¬ 
trast to its slothfulness by 
day. When wounded or irri¬ 
tated it is a desperate and for¬ 
midable fighter. 
The Potto {Lemur flavus , 
Cercoleptes caudivolvulus , Vi- 
verra caudivolvula ,) was “ some¬ 
time a paradox,” having been 
classed with weasels and le¬ 
murs. It is widely distributed 
throughout South America, 
and hence fairly revels in a 
multitude of names, of which 
the reader may meet with the 
yellow lemur, the honey bear, 
the yellow macanco, the kink- 
ajou, the guchumbi and the manaviri. In color it is dun, banded lightly with 
a darker color. Its tongue is capable of the most alarming projection and 
serves all the uses of a miniature proboscis. It uses its tail as an extra paw, 
both in climbing and in bringing objects near to it. It is so entirely 
nocturnal, as to be owl-like or bat-like in the light of day. Though fierce 
in its natural state, it is easily domesticated and becomes a playful and 
affectionate pet. 
The Wah Chitwa, or Panda {Allurus fulgens ), is arboreal and lives near 
rivers and streams in Nepaul. Its fur is chestnut-colored, darkening on the 
legs and ribs. The head is fawn-colored, except for a red spot under the eyes 
and the tail is ringed; its head is short and has a muzzle. It is not often 
met with, but when seen, rewards the lucky observer. 
