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with black and white rings. Its eyes are very large, 
and surrounded with a broad black space ; its hind 
legs are much longer than the fore ones. It sleeps 
with its nose on its belly, and its tail is brought over 
its head. It is of an ash colour, and its coat is soft, 
glossy, delicate, and smooth to the touch. It is 
playful like the rest of the tribe, but not so mis¬ 
chievous. 
The Mongooz is smaller than the last-mentioned, 
and is found of various colours. Its coat is soft and 
glossy, and a little curled. 
The Vari is a larger animal; its hair is longer, and 
it has a ruff of long hair round the neck. It is of a 
savage disposition, and roars something like a lion. 
Great numbers of white monkeys are found in the 
forests of Ampatre and Mahafalles, which run in 
troops of forty or fifty together; and also a grey 
kind, which it is impossible to tame, for if confined 
they are sure to starve themselves to death. 
Civet cats are found in abundance, and their flesh 
is esteemed a great delicacy by the natives. Grey 
squirrels also are very common, but they are seldom 
caught alive, and then are untameable. 
The Vondsira is like a weasel, of a reddish brown 
colour. It is fond of honey, and has the smell of musk. 
The Saca is a wild cat; it is very beautiful, and is 
frequently seen in company with the tame ones. The 
latter have generally the tails twisted round. 
We must not omit the Rousette, or great Mada¬ 
gascar bat. This formidable animal extends its 
