. The popular natural history . Zoology. 154 THE JELERANG. this circumstance it has sometimes been termed ScMrus bicolor, or the Two- coloured Squirrel. In general, the darker hue prevails on the back and upper portions of the body, and the lighter tint is abruptly separated from it by a decided line of denuircation. ihe usual colour of the Jelerang is a dark brownish black on the back, the top of the head yellowish, and the sides and abdomen golden yellow. The Jelerang is rather com- mon iii the countries which it inhabiis, and as it is very retiring in its habits, and dreads the proximity of
. The popular natural history . Zoology. 154 THE JELERANG. this circumstance it has sometimes been termed ScMrus bicolor, or the Two- coloured Squirrel. In general, the darker hue prevails on the back and upper portions of the body, and the lighter tint is abruptly separated from it by a decided line of denuircation. ihe usual colour of the Jelerang is a dark brownish black on the back, the top of the head yellowish, and the sides and abdomen golden yellow. The Jelerang is rather com- mon iii the countries which it inhabiis, and as it is very retiring in its habits, and dreads the proximity of mankind, it is not so mischievous a neighbour as is the case with the greater num- ber of the Squirrels. It lives chiefly in the depths of the forests, and feeds upon the wild huits that grow without any aid from the hand of mankind. It is easily tamed, and being an active, amusing animal, as well as possessed of a beautifully marked coat, is often domesti- cated among the inhabitants Of the same country. The flesh of the Jelerang is thought to be very good, and is eaten by the natives. Everyone is familiar with the lively English SQUIRREL, which makes the woof's joyous vith its active gambols, and is so often repaid for its gaiety by being captured and compelled to make sport for its owner within the nariow precincts of a wiie cage. This little animal is plentiful in many parts of England, and indeed, is generally found wherever there is a tolerably large copse, or a wood of moderate dimensions. In pri- vate grounds and parks it luxuri- ates, knowing instinctively that it may wander at its own will, unchecked and unhaimed. Among the tree branches its powers of activity are absolutely surprising, for it will fling itself through such distances, and at such a height, that it seems likely to be dashed to pieces every instant. Yet it very seldom makes a false step, and even if it should lose its foothold, it is not at all disconcerted, but spreads out its legs and bushy tail to t
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