. The animals of the world. Brehm's life of animals;. Mammals. THE MARTEN FAMILY—TELEDU. 173 that owners of poultry-yards regard it as one of the most destructive creatures to be found. In Algoa Bay several peasants were once quarreling over some eggs, which Hens had laid outside of their coops, when a Ratel put an end to the contention by killing all the Hens—there were about thirty of them — in a single night, and carrying three away to its den. Description The Indian Ratel (^Mellivora indica) of,the is said to have the same habits as the Indian Ratel. preceding animal and also to be a destr
. The animals of the world. Brehm's life of animals;. Mammals. THE MARTEN FAMILY—TELEDU. 173 that owners of poultry-yards regard it as one of the most destructive creatures to be found. In Algoa Bay several peasants were once quarreling over some eggs, which Hens had laid outside of their coops, when a Ratel put an end to the contention by killing all the Hens—there were about thirty of them — in a single night, and carrying three away to its den. Description The Indian Ratel (^Mellivora indica) of,the is said to have the same habits as the Indian Ratel. preceding animal and also to be a destructive visitor of poultry-yards. It is found all over India, to the west and northwest of the Bay of Bengal, to the foot of the Himalayas (with the excep- tion of the coast of Malabar) and Lower Bengal. It is not found in Ceylon. Ratels when captured young are capable of domes- tication and afford much amusement by the clumsi- ness and originality of their movements. THE TELEDU. The Teledu or Stinking Badger {Mydaus meliceps) is a small member of its family attaining a length of nearly fifteen inches, one of which goes to the stumpy little tail. 'The color of the thick, long fur is a uni- form dark brown, with the exception of the back of the head and neck. A white or yellowish-white band runs along the spine to the tip of the tail. The under surface of the body is lighter than the upper part. The fur consists of a silky inner coat and a coarse outer one, form- ing a kind of a mane on the sides and nape of the neck. The Teledu in- habits Sumatra, Java and Borneo, but it is not known whether it is found on the Malay Pe- ninsula and other parts of the continent. Burrow of Horsfieldwas the Teledu the first to Described, describe the habits of this peculiar creature. It digs its hole to a slight depth under the surface of the ground with great caution and dexterity. When it has found a place protected by the long and large roots of a tree, it scoops out a hole between the roo
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