. The pests of the farm; being an account of the various depredating animals, birds, and insects which annoy the American farmer . apply to both. Theprincipal specific difference between the wild and the common the length of the intestines—those of the Wild Cat being con-siderably shorter. The Wild Cat exceeds the common cat in size, standing usuallyupwards of eighteen inches in height. The body is shorter in pro-portion ; the lips are always black, and the prevailing color of thefur a rusty or reddish grey. This fur will be found to make awarm and comfortable lining for winter shoes. N
. The pests of the farm; being an account of the various depredating animals, birds, and insects which annoy the American farmer . apply to both. Theprincipal specific difference between the wild and the common the length of the intestines—those of the Wild Cat being con-siderably shorter. The Wild Cat exceeds the common cat in size, standing usuallyupwards of eighteen inches in height. The body is shorter in pro-portion ; the lips are always black, and the prevailing color of thefur a rusty or reddish grey. This fur will be found to make awarm and comfortable lining for winter shoes. Now, as to the destruction of the cat, either traps or poison willeffect it with facility. A steel spring-trap is best, and I prefer thesquare to the round form. Chain it firmly to some fixed object;bait with a dead fowl or piece of meat, smeared or rubbed withvalerian. The cat is so very fond of the odor of this substance,hence familiarly termed cat-mint, that it will go anywhere for QUADRUPEDS. 9 the purpose of rolling upon it. The annexed cut represents thebest form of trap for this purpose. You should proceed with cau-. tion to release the captive felon. Should any blood be spilledupon the trap, wash it off, and change the bait every night. Northern or Canadian Lynx.—The northern lynx is a fierceand subtle creature, exhibiting most of the traits of character whichdistinguish animals of the cat kind. To the smaller quadrupeds,such as rabbits, hares, lemings, &c, it is exceedingly destructive,never leaving the vicinities they frequent until their numbers arealtogether destroyed, or exceedingly thinned. But the ravages ofthe northern lynx are not confined to such small game ; it dropsfrom the branches of trees on the necks of deer, and clingingfirmly with its sharp hooked claws, ceases not to tear at the throatand drink the blood of the animal until it sinks exhausted and ex-pires. It attacks sheep and calves in the same manner, and preysupon wild turkeys and other birds, w
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