. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. iilOAVKI! HAT, OR ,/,„„i,. s rl,njso[iiisfci: The shy and retiring Hydkomys, or Beavei; 1L\t, is not a v(>rv rare animal in its native country, but as, m addition to its natural timidity, it is nocturnal in its habits it IS hut seldom seen by casual oliservcrs. It is a native of Van Diemen's Land, and is tonud inhabitnig the banks of lioth salt and fresh water. It is an admirable swimmer and diver, reminding the spectator of th(> water vole of Europe. Like that animal,
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. iilOAVKI! HAT, OR ,/,„„i,. s rl,njso[iiisfci: The shy and retiring Hydkomys, or Beavei; 1L\t, is not a v(>rv rare animal in its native country, but as, m addition to its natural timidity, it is nocturnal in its habits it IS hut seldom seen by casual oliservcrs. It is a native of Van Diemen's Land, and is tonud inhabitnig the banks of lioth salt and fresh water. It is an admirable swimmer and diver, reminding the spectator of th(> water vole of Europe. Like that animal, it has a habit ot sitting , supjiorted by its hind paws and tail, while it employs the fore- feet lor the conveyance of food to its mouth. The colour of the Beaver Hat's fur is as follows. The neck and u]iper parts of the l)oily are ot a dark rich Imiwn, which is washed with a light 'golden hue alon^the sides of the face, shoulders, and the Hanks, as far as the hind limbs. The under surface of the IS golden yellow, and has earned for the animal the name of " chryso^aster " which signifies "; The basal lialf of the tail is black, and the moiety IS white. In the engraving, the contrast of the colours is not suHicieiitly "marked The total length of the Beaver Bat is about two feet, the tail being the same length as the hody The hinder feet are r^^^M^^^^:^rj^l liUOL'N'I) ri(j.—Jii/(iaii(iio .Sii'imfccitoiKs. The <:uorND ?iu is on.' of the links betMveu the beavers and the iinrcui-ines, and has a considerable utliuity with the latter animals. it IS found ill many parts of Southern Africa, as wril as on the coast of (Uiinea, ^Mierc It IS not at all uncommon. The hair of this animal is rather peculiar, and. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemb
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