. Brehm's Life of animals : a complete natural history for popular home instruction and for the use of schools. Mammalia. Mammals; Animal behavior. THE CAT FAMILY—MARGUA Y. 129 and dark red hair is mixed, and the tail shows from tour to six dark rings near the tip. Though the colors of the Pampas Cat are rather dull, the dis- position of its markings makes it one of the pretti- est members of the Cat tribe. Large Tom-Cats of this species may attain a length of from forty-eight to fifty inches, of which twelve belong to the THE LONG-TAILED TIGER CAT The Long-tailed Tiger Cat {Felis macni
. Brehm's Life of animals : a complete natural history for popular home instruction and for the use of schools. Mammalia. Mammals; Animal behavior. THE CAT FAMILY—MARGUA Y. 129 and dark red hair is mixed, and the tail shows from tour to six dark rings near the tip. Though the colors of the Pampas Cat are rather dull, the dis- position of its markings makes it one of the pretti- est members of the Cat tribe. Large Tom-Cats of this species may attain a length of from forty-eight to fifty inches, of which twelve belong to the THE LONG-TAILED TIGER CAT The Long-tailed Tiger Cat {Felis macnira) seems to be more common than the two preceding species in the Brazilian forests. Its dimensions are about the same as those of a large domestic Cat, but its paws are much stronger. Its length is forty inches, inclusive of the tail, which measures twelve or thir- teen inches; and its height at the shoulder is about twelve inches. Its distinguishing features are a small head, large eyes, lancet-shaped ears and curved, whitish claws. Its general color is tan- brown on the upper part, w h i t e below, and the whole body shows longi- tudinal rows of dark spots, some of which as- sume a ring-like shape around a lighter center. A slender body and beautiful fur make this animal one of the most attractive of. the whole Cat family. It inhabits nearly all the great for- ests of Brazil. The Bra- zilians call it the Spotted Wild Cat, and often kill it for the sake of its beautiful fur. It climbs very well, and likes to clamber up creeping vines and search the trees for birds' nests ; it also catches and devours all kinds of small animals. It is a dangerous foe to both wild and domestic Chick- ens and often invades farmyards to steal poultry. It has its lair in hollow trees, rocky holes or caverns. THE LYNXES. THE MAEGUAY. OE TIGEE CAT. This South American feline is rather smaller than the domestic Cat, and has a soft and beautiful tan-colored fur, prettily striped and spotted, and a t
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