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The natural history of dogs : Canidae or genus Canis of authors ; including also the genera Hyaena and Proteles / by Lieut. Col…
THE AMERICAN WOLVES, 155
fore-wrists is present, The grey about the cyes
and face, in old individuals, is likewise similar;…
156 THE AMERICAN WOLVES.
their fur is shining and pure black : of the former,
Mr Griffith, in the English version of the…
157
THE DUSKY WOLF.
Lupus nubilus, Wizo.
PLATE IIL
OBsERVED in latitudes to the north of the Canadas,
presents the…
WOLF OF SOUTHERN STATES, N. AMERICA,
Tupus Meaicanus, Swrs,
PLATE IV.
Is still very imperfoctly known, although it was…
NORTH AMERICA WOLF. 159
of their fur, for we figure here an individual shot in
Virginia, which is evidently much allied to,…
160
SECTION II. LYCISCUS*
THE LYCISCAN DOGS.
UnpEr this denomination we propose to class the
dinrnal camines that are not…
TIE LYCISCAN DOGS, 1561
in our present state of knowledge concerning them,
being no more than to place their names in one…
162
NORTII AMERICAN PRAIRIE WOLF.
Lyeiscus latrans.
PLATE V.
Tuts species, partly residing in the higher latitudes
of the…
NORTII AMERICAN PRAIRIE WOLT. 163
of Zupus. The choice of open plains, burrowing in
large communities, instinctive…
164
THE CAYGOTTE* OF MEXICO.
Lyoiscas cagottis, Smti.
PLATE VL
Tan Caygotte of the Mexican Spaniards, and most
probably…
THE CAYGOTTE OF MEXICO. 165
white. The Indians named it qguarra, an appella-
tion e shall find in the sequel applied to…
166 TIE CAYGOTTE OF MEXICO.
for domestic purposes. Captain Williamson con-
founds them with his deriaks, but they arc…
167
SECTION TII. CHRYSEUS.
THE RED DOGS.
Tue second group of wild dogs belongs to the old
continent, and at present is…
168 THE RED DOGS. b
great personal courage, and the instinct of defend-
ing each other in danger. Their voice is a kind of…
TIE RED DOGS. 169
many and his demon hounds, the Hellequin and
King Arthur in the forest of Broceliant.
As we find species…
170 THE RED DOGS,
attracted inquiry much earlier. It is because we
think there is sufficient evidence to presume that it
was…
THE RED DOGS. 21711
ported to have quite as much instinet and discern-
ment as the familiar breeds, but it is not as yet…
172 TIE RED DOGS.
The Dhole of Mr Wooller, discovered by him in
the Mahablishwar hills, is also considered to be at
most…
THE RED DOGS. 173
the other seen in the sonthern provinces. This
Dhole was represented to be a robust thick-bodied
animal,…
174 THE, RED DOGS.
of Beloochistan, one of two species of wild canines
found in the woody mountains of South-eastern
Persia…
THE RED DOGS, 175
the west, a wild species still larger than the red,
whieh had so much white that the brown and black…
176 THE RED DOGS.
the Auvzp Hovges or Aureus of Oppian, which he
relates was a resident of the rocky jungles of Mount
Amanus…
THE RED DJCS. 1%
All these characters are perfectly applieable to the
Chryseus of our type, and to its varieties. The…
178 THE RED DOGS,
dentally recorded;* and Pliny, who collected all
the information within his reach, withount attempt-
ing…
THE TRUE DHOLE*
Clryseus scyla, SMITH,
PLATE VIL
The Dhole of Capt. Williamson, and Quiloe of Dir. Daniel
Joknson.
TnE…
180 THE TRUE DHOLE.
zle, back of the ears, and feet sooty. From this
description the animal differs from Chryseus prime-
2…
181
DHOLE OF CEYLON,
Chryseus Ceglonicus.
PLATE VIIL
Canis Ceylonicus, Skaw; or Wild Dog of Caylon,
Fnst described by…
132 DHOLE OF CEYLOX,
mined, in Holland, the skin of a dog which was said
to have come from Ceylon and corresponded suffi-…
DHOLE OF CEYLON, 185
Mcbbia of Congo, which assemble to the number
of thirty or forty, and hunt all kinds of animals,
but…
184
THE PAR[AH DOG.
Clinyseus pahariak, Nowis.
Chien marron of the French at Pondicherry.
It may be questioned whether the…
THE PARIAH DOG. 185
notice taken that they burrow, apparently resem-
bling in this respect the rest of the present group;…
186 TIE PARTAH DOG.
extendiug to the south beyond the equinoctial line,
and in their turn form the nearest approach to the…
SUMATRAN CHRYSEUS. 187
losity above each ; the general colour a foxy ferru-
ginous red, varying to lighter shades on the…
188
THE NEW HOLLAND DINGO.
Clryseeas dustraliae.
PLATE X.
The Dingo of New Holland, or Canis Australasia of Authors.
Trus…
THE NEW HOLLAND DINGO. 189
emit a strong odour, and in fighting domestic dogs
snap very severely. The nnmber of their pups is…
190 TIIE NEW HIOLLAND DINGO.
mestic dogs they scize without hesitation: yet these
facts, cxceepting the fivst, relate to…
191
CHRYSEUS JAVANICUS,
Cnis Javanicus, DESY.
PropanLy the Asuwawa of Raffles. This species
« was first brought to Europe…
192 THE CHRYSEAN GROUP.
which, if they were descended from wolves or
Jjackals, they must have returned ; neither do they…
SECTION IV. THOUS.
THE THOA WILD DOGS.
Tite Thoan group represents in form the wolf on a
reduced scale; being only somesvhat…
194 THE THOA WILD DOGS.
dogs only as distinct species, but we think that in
a late paper he has felt the necessity of forming…
105
THOUS ANTHUS.
Canis Anthus, F. CUVIER.
The Wild Dog of Egypt.—Dceb of the Natires.
TaE head of this speeics is rather…
196 TIOUS ANTHUS.
Dr Ruppel obtained speciinens about Bahar el
Azrak. It is not common in Egypt. The same
traveller observed…
THOUS ANTIUS. 197
of demestic dogs, still there is reason to believe they
were a distinct species.®
* It may be remarked…
198
TIIE THOUS OF NUBIA,
Thous variegatus,
PLATE XI.
Is about an inch lower at the shoulder and in other
respects…
199
THE YEXNLEE, OR PIED THOUS.
Thous mesomelas.
PLATE XIL
Canis mesomclas of authors.—Yenlee of the Hottentots—
Boutevos…
260 TIE YENLEE, OR PIED TIIOTUS.
intermixture of colours the fur exhibits, claims its
Place to be in the present group; and…
SENEGAL THOUS.
Thaus Senegalensis.
PLATE XIII.
Chacal de Senegal, F. Cur.
Tue able Trench naturalist, last quoted,…
202 SENEGAL THOUS.
base and upper part of the tail is dark sepia-brows ;
the long hairs beneath and towards the tip buff; the…
BUB!
THOUS TOKLA, Nonls,
Tulki of the Persians, and probably the Tokla of Abyssinia,
Is n larger canine than the 7. anthus,…
204
WILD DOG OF NATOLIA,
Thous acman, SMITH.
PLATE XIV.
Perhaps the Schib of Syria.
Turs animal has been confounded with…
WILD DOG OF NATOLIA, 205
the hair, forming a broad streak, stood up crisped.
This appearance may be accidental, although a…
SECTION V. SACALIUS.
THE JACKALS.
Naruraviers, searching for the name of the Jackal
in the writings of the ancients, are…
THE JACKALS. 2074
and for the same reason we apply it to the present
form of minor gregarious canines.” By separating
our…
208 THE JACKALS,
prophets. Though it is thus overlooked, or con-
founded with the Deeb (the wolf) in the Hebrew
and ancient…
THE JACKALS. 209
is not as yet ascertained ; they occupy the greatest
geographical range of all the wild eanines known.…
210 TRE JACKALS,
upon grapes. They congregate in greab numbers,
sometimes as many as 200 being found together ;
and they…
THE JACKALS. 211
Moslem dominions they remain entirely unmolested;
<but in British India they are occasionally coursed…
212 THE JACKALS.
native Indians. Although when in eaptivity they
know and will follow their master, they are far
from…
TIE JACKALS, 213
long vibrissa on the lips; the eyebrows were pro-
minent, which, with a peeuliar expression of the
eyes,…
THE COMMON JACKAL.
Sacalius aureus, SMITH,
PLATE XV. 3
Canis anrens, Auct,
‘WE will assume the Turkish and Persian species…
THE COMMON JACKAL 215
erooked ; the tail is straight, somewhat longer in
proportion, and more brashy than in the wolf; the…
216 THE COMMON JACKAL,
to tail, at 29 inches, and the height at 17} clies,
which is eertainly an error of imadvertence, or of…
THE COMMON JACKAL, e
yellow ; the limbs, under part and tip of the tail,
the same ; inside of the thighs dirty white. It was…
218
THE BARBARY JACKAL.
Sucalius Barbarus.
Canis Barbarus, Shasr.
Tag Thaleb of Bruce, and the Dech of Tunis of
Dr. Shaw…
SACALIUS INDICUS, 219
Sacalius Indicus. This race is probably the
Cola quoilah and Kadlu nari of southern India.
Tt is about…
220 SACALIUS INDICUS,
a vulpine expression ; the eycs full ; iris dark hazel,
emitting a greenish gleam; forward, the animal…
221
S4ACALIUS PROCYONOIDES.
Canis procyonaides, GRAY.
Racoon-faced Dog, [ust. of Ind. Zool.
Grey-prows, varied with black…
222
SECTION VI. CYNALOPEX.
THE following may be considered as Jackals with
long tails, or Foxes with diurnal eyes, in some…
223
CORSAC DOG-FOX,
Cynalopex corsac.
PLATE XVL
Wz think with Monsieur Desmarcts, that this
species should he placed with…
224 CORSAC DOG-FOX.
half the length, and the snout prolonged to a point,
indicating an approach to viverrine forms. The Cor…
CORSAC DOG-FOX. 225
and the scurces of the Irtish. Tt is said never to
drink.
The Indian race we have scen had the ears two…
226
THE KOKREE,
Cynalopex Tokree.
The Kokree of the Mahrattas.—Canis Kokree of Col. Sykes.
WE place this animal here, as…
227
FULVOUS-TAILED DOG-FOX.
Cynalopex chrysurus, GREY.
TrE length of this animal is twenty-three inches and
a half; the…
228
THE PALE DOG-FOX.
Clymalepes pllidus.
PLATE XVII
Canis pallidus, Riippel.
Dirrers little from the Indian before-…
229
THE ISATIS.
Cynalope insectivorus.
Canis Bengalensis, Shar.—Bengal Fox, Pennant.—Isatis of
Buffon.
Turs animal, shown…
230 THE ISATIS.
Tartary, it may be identieal with Cynalopex kara-
gan, which is only known from a description
communicated…
231
THE TURKISH DOG-FOX.
Cynalopex Turcicus.
PLATE XVIIL
WE figure this animal from a specimen in the Mu-
seum of Paris,…
232 THE TURKISH DOG-FOX.
of Natolia and Armenia alone can suif it ; probably
this was the winter dress. But that it was…
233
SECTION VII. MEGALOTIS.
THE FENXNECS OR ZERDAS.
Wirnout adopting Illiger’s reasons, we detach the
present group, under…
231 MEGALOTIS.
if we compare it with the same fomns im bats,
whose exquisite hearing, and singular power of
diversified…
THE ANUBIS ZERDA.
Megalotis fumelicus,
Canis famelicus, Kratschmer.—Sabora of the Arabs.
Tuis specics is one foot eight…
236
CAAMA FENNEC,
Megalotis caama.
PLATE XIX.
Canis (vulpes) caama.
Tue smallest of the South African foxes, according
to…
237
FENNEC OF BRUCE.
Megalotis zerda.
PLATE XX.
Zerda or Durda of the Natives.
DR RUPPEL'S specimens are one foot…
238 FENNEC OF BRUCE.
sinee Mr Sparrmann reeognized Bruee's Fennec, and
named it Zerda, which is since proved to be the…
FENNEC OF BRUCE. 238
rest naked, at the base and sides folded and plaited ;
tail full, cylindrical, rufous-brown in colour,…
240 FENNEC OF BRUCE.
minated Aguaras by the aborigival Indians; of
which the first, being at present confined to only
one…
SECTION VIIIL. CHRYSOCYON.
THE AGUARA WOLVES.
THERE being but one species belonging to this
group, as yet discovered, we…
242
THE MANED AGUARA,
Clirgsoeyon jubatus.
PLATE XXIL
Canis jubatus, Desm.—Le Loup ronge, Ciut.—C, campestris,
VWied.—…
THE MANED AGUARA. 243
all the four feet sooty-black; the hair is rather
long and shaggy, on the throat and breast whitish,…
244 THE MANED AGUARA.
confidence or familiarity even with dogs. Its sight
was not strong in the glare of day ; it retired to…
THE AGUARA WOLVES, 245
vertical opening, but liable to assume the rounded
shape in a moment ; and this ¢feet being gencrally…
246 THE AGUARA WOLVES.
are more those of jackals than of foxes, but their
aetivity does not ccase with daylight; they retire…
THE AGUARA WOLYVES. 247
most all the interior of South America, that the
whole group of indigenons camines is understood.*…
SECTION 1X. DUSICYON.
THE AGUARA DOGS.
Burrox, in reasening upon the scanty data then
collected concerning the chien des…
THE AGUARA DOGS» 215
heel ; the body is long, compared to the height, and
bulky ; the feet are swmaller, a characteristic ex…
250
HOARY AGUARA DOG.
Dusicyon canescens, NoE.
PLATE XXII.
Turs species we have seen domesticated among the
Indians, who…
HOARY AGUARA DOG, 251
to all the feet; the inner claws largest and sharp ;
the rictus of the mouth opened to a great depth,…
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FALKLAND ISLAND AGUARA DOG.
Dusicyon Anfarticus.
PLATE XXUL
Tuw Lyciscus cagottis, before described,…
FALKLAND ISLAND AGUARA DOG. 253
the voyage of the Beagle. Captain Fitzroy having
fayoured us with several communications on…
254
AGUARA DOG OF THE WOODS.
Dusicyon sylvestris,
PLATE XXIV.
Ix the collection of original drawings of the Prince
of…