Or BONDURA4.


at the head of which ii placed the cele-
brated Ichncumnn, is likewise an inhabi-
tant of this part of Auerica; and, like
that singular animal is destructive to most
kinds of vermin. Whenever the Quash
makes an attack, ii rather strikes with its
teeth than bites, and always lacerates i;n a
most severe degree. A dog of the best
breed and courage, once wounded by this
maimal, will seldom again face it.
 Two kinds of the Myrmecophaga, or
Ant-eater, may also be enumerated; the
Didactyla, and the Peotadactyla. These
animals are easily domesficted; but are
slothful and stupid, usually sleeping
throughout the day, and roaming at night.
 The smaller sort of OpoNsum, Dorsi-
gera, is abundant. The singular way in
which the females of moat of this species
protect their young from danger, by in-
closing them in an abdominal pouch, is
well known. When frightened or pur-
sued, the young ones instinctively By to