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"These animals have round heads, like the cats, the short snout, the lips garnished with mustaches, the ears small and oval, the eyes large, staring, and close together. The tail is long and thickly furred, and is frequently carried coiled around the body of the animal." —Goodrich, 1885

Cheirogale

"These animals have round heads, like the cats, the short snout, the lips garnished with mustaches,…

"The bats of this genus have a long, slender tail, without hair, looking like a sharp, jointed bone, which gives them a very curious apperance. The species are <em>R. microphyllus</em>, found in Eypt, and the <em>R. Hardwichii</em>" —Goodrich, 1885

Rhinopomus Microphyllus

"The bats of this genus have a long, slender tail, without hair, looking like a sharp, jointed bone,…

Nycteris Thebaica. "In this genus both the tail and the interfemoral membrane are greatly developed, the ears are large but seperate, and the nasal appendages are concealed. These bats have the skin of the body very loose, forming a sac, which communicates with the mouth by a small opening with the mouth by a small opening in the cheek." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Egyptian Slit-Faced Bat

Nycteris Thebaica. "In this genus both the tail and the interfemoral membrane are greatly developed,…

"These are small animals, having somewhat the form and agility of squirrels. The head is long, the snout attenuated, eyes large and prominent, the claws sharp and hooked, the sole naked, the tail long, the body long and cylindrical, and covered with close, soft fur." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Tupaias

"These are small animals, having somewhat the form and agility of squirrels. The head is long, the snout…

The only species of the Ptilocerque genus. "Has a very long tail, the first half naked, and the rest furnised with hairs like the barbs of a feather." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Ptilocerque Lowii

The only species of the Ptilocerque genus. "Has a very long tail, the first half naked, and the rest…

"The body is short, thick, and stout; the nose pointed, the tail short or entirely wanting, and the upper surface more or less covered with short spines, which when the snimal roll themseles up into a ball, as they always do when alarmed or threatened, present an almsost insuperable obstacle to any predaceous animal that might attack them." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Hedgehog

"The body is short, thick, and stout; the nose pointed, the tail short or entirely wanting, and the…

The only species of the Gymnure genus, found in Sumatra. "It is little known, but seems to possess more teeth than the hedgehog, that is, fourty-four in number. It is nearly the same size as that animal, but its body is more elongated. Its fur is soft, and of a grayish color: its tail is long, and nearly naked." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Raffle's Gymnure

The only species of the Gymnure genus, found in Sumatra. "It is little known, but seems to possess more…

"Is about the size of a rat.. Their legs are of equal length, and terminate into five toes, which are armed with small claws, usually free, thugh not fequently united by a swimming membrane. Their nose is more or less produced, and the tail is elongated, usually tapering, covered with scales." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Shrews

"Is about the size of a rat.. Their legs are of equal length, and terminate into five toes, which are…

"These curious animals about three inches long, are exclusively African. They have a chunky body, small eyes, no enternal tail, ears nearly rubimentary, short legs, a strong fore-feet, fitted for burrowing. The hind-feet have four claws, and the fore ones but three." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Chrysochloris Aurea

"These curious animals about three inches long, are exclusively African. They have a chunky body, small…

"Of this genus, there is only one species, the <em>Black Ictide</em>. Colored black with speckles of gray. The hair is long and there is usually a tuft at each ear. The tail is long and hairy, and has a propensity to curl, as if prehensile, which it is in fact, to some extent." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Black Binturong

"Of this genus, there is only one species, the Black Ictide. Colored black with speckles of…

"Of this genus there is a single species. A graceful animal, somewhat smaller than a cat, found in Guiana, Brazil, and Peru, which has the local name of Cuchumon. Its body is long, the legs short, the feet plantigrade, the tail prehensile, the fur thick, woolly, and of a grayish or russet brown." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Kinkajou

"Of this genus there is a single species. A graceful animal, somewhat smaller than a cat, found in Guiana,…

"<em>A. Fulgens</em>, distunguished by the elegance of its fur, which is very thick and of a lively russet, passing into a brown along the limbs. The tail is very thick at the base, and is marked with rings of black." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Panda

"A. Fulgens, distunguished by the elegance of its fur, which is very thick and of a lively…

"The raccoon is about twenty-six inches long; the tail eight inches; the weight twenty to twenty-five pounds. Its head is rather round, the nose flexible, and the expression of the face cunning, sly, and foxy. The feet are plantigrade. The general color of the fur is blackish-gray, but paler on the under part of the body." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Raccoon

"The raccoon is about twenty-six inches long; the tail eight inches; the weight twenty to twenty-five…

"The raccoon is about twenty-six inches long; the tail eight inches; the weight twenty to twenty-five pounds. Its head is rather round, the nose flexible, and the expression of the face cunning, sly, and foxy. The feet are plantigrade. The general color of the fur is blackish-gray, but paler on the under part of the body." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Crab-Eating Raccoon

"The raccoon is about twenty-six inches long; the tail eight inches; the weight twenty to twenty-five…

"Of this genus there are two species. The length of the elongated body of his animal is from two to three fee; the tail about half as long as the body; height from to inches to a foot; hair of the body long, brownish gray, with numerous interrupted, transverse, black bands or spots of the same color." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Civet

"Of this genus there are two species. The length of the elongated body of his animal is from two to…

"<em>Viverra genetta</em> - is a beautiful reddish gray, spotted with small black or brown patches, which are sometimes round and sometimes oblong; the tail, which is as long as the body, is ringed with black and white. the black rings being to the number of nine or eleven." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Genet

"Viverra genetta - is a beautiful reddish gray, spotted with small black or brown patches,…

"<em>P. typus</em>, is of a yellowish brown, marked with three ranges of obscure spots on the back.; the sides and the legs are also marked with spots, irregularl disposed; the muzzle is gray, the tail and feet black. The body is eighteen inches long." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Pougonie

"P. typus, is of a yellowish brown, marked with three ranges of obscure spots on the back.;…

"The single species of this genus, <em>E. Goudotti</em>, is of a slender form, about a foot in length, low on its legs, digitigrade, with a tail half the length of the body. Its color is a brownish fawn; its fur thick and woolly. Its teeth indicate an insectivorous tendency. It is found in Madagascar." —Goodrich, 1885

Euplere

"The single species of this genus, E. Goudotti, is of a slender form, about a foot in length,…

"It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. The body is eighteen inches long, its tail one foot two. The general color is blackish gray above, and yellowish brown on the lower parts of the sides. The tail is distinctly branded wih black and white." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Ring-Tailed Bassaris

"It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. The body…

Species of the genus <em>Mangouste</em>. This animal bears a close resemblance to the weasel tribe, both in form and habits. At the base, the tail is very thick, tapering gradually toward the point, which is slightly tufted. It has a long, active body, short legs, lively and piercing eyes, and a pointed nose." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Eqyptian Ichneumon

Species of the genus Mangouste. This animal bears a close resemblance to the weasel tribe,…

"Of a lively russet, spotted with brown and olive, the tail being annulated with black. It is ten inches long." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Galidia

"Of a lively russet, spotted with brown and olive, the tail being annulated with black. It is ten inches…

The <em>G. striata</em> is distinguished by its coloring, which consists of brown bands or strips on a light yellowish ground. The body is ten inches long, and the tail long and bushy." —Goodrich, 1885

Striped Galidictis

The G. striata is distinguished by its coloring, which consists of brown bands or strips on…

"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong and harsh, and the longet around the neck, shoulders, and haunches. The muzzle is black, the upper lip and chin white, the eyes oblique, tail bushy, but carried low: height of shoulder twenty-seven to twenty-nine inches." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

French Wolves

"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong…

"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong and harsh, and the longet around the neck, shoulders, and haunches. The muzzle is black, the upper lip and chin white, the eyes oblique, tail bushy, but carried low: height of shoulder twenty-seven to twenty-nine inches." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

American Wolf

"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong…

"The pupil of the eye is round; the color yellowish gray above; thighs and legs yellow; ears ruddy; muzzle very pointed; tail reaching hardly to the heal. the colors sometimes vaary; the size is about two thirds that of a wolf." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

Jackal

"The pupil of the eye is round; the color yellowish gray above; thighs and legs yellow; ears ruddy;…

"The size is that of the common fox, the fur exceedingly long, soft, and rich; and, although presenting great variety in the different species, is generally silvery black, sometimes with a chocolate tinge, the tip of the tail always white. The frontal part of the cranium has a peculiar lyre-shape, distinguishing it from every other species." &mdash;Goodrich, 1885

American Cross Fox

"The size is that of the common fox, the fur exceedingly long, soft, and rich; and, although presenting…

"<em>F. macrocelis.</em> It is four feet long, and one foot ten inches high; the color; whitish ashy gray, with dark irregular stripes and spots over the body; the limbs stout; the feet and claws robust and strong; tail long, large, and lanuginous. It is a native of Sumatra, and is a rather rare animal." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Riman-Dihan

"F. macrocelis. It is four feet long, and one foot ten inches high; the color; whitish ashy…

"<em>F. Caffra</em> , is about two feet long; its tail is long and bushy; its ground-color and of a grayish brown zebraed with black. It is extremely elegant in its form and in its markings. It is found in Caffraria and parts of Southern Africa." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Caffre Cat

"F. Caffra , is about two feet long; its tail is long and bushy; its ground-color and of a…

"Its length is four to five feet; the tail two feet; the height two feet; the ground-color of the body is yellow, marked with open black figures of a roundish form; in each of these there is one or more small black spots." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Jaguar

"Its length is four to five feet; the tail two feet; the height two feet; the ground-color of the body…

"The hair is stiff and wiry; body above, from the top of the head to the root of the tail, dull ash-gray, whitest towad the head; muzzle, space round the eyes and ears, limbs, all the under parts, the rest of the tail, black; claws on the fore-feet long, the middle three longest, the internal claw placed much more backward than the rest; bulk about that of the badger; total length three feet, the tail about a sixth of this length." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Cape Ratel

"The hair is stiff and wiry; body above, from the top of the head to the root of the tail, dull ash-gray,…

"Its head is somewhat triangular , the muzzle pointed, the eyes prominent and lively; the body much elongated and very flexible; the tail long, thick, and bushy; the toes naked, but at times, probably in winter, covered beneath with think soft hair. The fur is of two corts - the inner extremely soft, short, copious, and of a light, yellowish-gray color; the outer very long, shining, ash-colored at the roots, brown at hte extremity, but of different degrees of intensity at different parts of the body." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Marten

"Its head is somewhat triangular , the muzzle pointed, the eyes prominent and lively; the body much…

An animal of the genus Mustela, having a long slender body, short legs, long slender tail, and light colored fur.

Weasel

An animal of the genus Mustela, having a long slender body, short legs, long slender tail, and light…

"It is the size of a large bear; girth at the sholder, five feet, near the tail, twenty inches; fur brown. acquiring a grayish tint at the point of the hairs in old age; external ears one inch eight lines long, conical, erect, covered with short hair, and open by an oblong slit, which is shut in the water; nail very slender and minute." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Sea Bear

"It is the size of a large bear; girth at the sholder, five feet, near the tail, twenty inches; fur…

"The difference between the hare and this animal is numerous and striking. In a state of nature, the rabbit is considerably less than the hare; ears are shorter than the head; the tail is not so long as the thigh; and th whole action and motion of the animal are less vigorous and fleet than those of the hare." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Rabbit

"The difference between the hare and this animal is numerous and striking. In a state of nature, the…

"Is about either inches long, and the tail one-third as long; its color is grayish-brown, marked with white rounded spots above; the color beneath is white. It lives solitary in burrows in the earth; feeds on grain and seeds, and frequently causes great destruction to the crops." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Souslik

"Is about either inches long, and the tail one-third as long; its color is grayish-brown, marked with…

"A sub-genus of squirrels. They have a more lengthy cranium, with cheek-pounches, and are at least partially carth-burrowers and dwellers in the ground, besides certain peculiarities in their dentition and in the formation of the ears and tail, they may fairly be regarded as a constituting a genus by themselves." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Palm Squirrels

"A sub-genus of squirrels. They have a more lengthy cranium, with cheek-pounches, and are at least partially…

"It measures three feet from muzzle to the hinder part, but has no tail. The general shape of the body is thick, and, as one would say', pig-like; but the head is that of rodent animals generally, and like the rest of these, the upper lipis furnished with mustaches." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Capybara

"It measures three feet from muzzle to the hinder part, but has no tail. The general shape of the body…

"This is the size of a rabbit, of a brown color, with short legs and a long body, covered with short spines of nearly uniform length. The tail, medium length, is covered with similar spines." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Swinder's Aulacoe

"This is the size of a rabbit, of a brown color, with short legs and a long body, covered with short…

"Of this genus there are several species, all of which are clmbers, with a prehensile tail partly naked. They are covered with short, sharp spines, concealed by the hair." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Couiy

"Of this genus there are several species, all of which are clmbers, with a prehensile tail partly naked.…

Cayenne Echimys, or spiny rat. Has a stout body, thick muzzle, short ears, long tail, and ample hair.

Spiny Rat

Cayenne Echimys, or spiny rat. Has a stout body, thick muzzle, short ears, long tail, and ample hair.

"It is of a deep brown color above, paler on the flanks and cheeks, and whitish beneath; it is without spines. The length of the body is three to four inches, and the tail nearly the same." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Brazilian Ceromys

"It is of a deep brown color above, paler on the flanks and cheeks, and whitish beneath; it is without…

"In its size and hte form of its tail it bears no inconsiderable resemblance to the common rat, the body being eight inches long and the tail a trifle longer. Its color is marooon, with a purple ground, very deep on the back, the side, and sides of the head, but lighter on the under part." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Crested Nelomys

"In its size and hte form of its tail it bears no inconsiderable resemblance to the common rat, the…

"It is more than nine inches from the muzzle to the insertion of the tail, and the tail itself is twelve inches. The hair upon the body is hard and dry, but not spinous; that on the front is flattened, but on the hinder part it is longer and rougher, and on the upper part of the neck i stands up like a crest." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Dactylomys

"It is more than nine inches from the muzzle to the insertion of the tail, and the tail itself is twelve…

"It is of a grayish color, and sufficiently long for spinning. The little animal which is produces it is size inches long from nose to the root of its tail, with small pointed ears, a short muzzle, teeth like the house-rat, and a tail of moderate length, clothed with delicate fur. It live sin burrows underground and is very fond of being in company with others of its species." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Chinchillas

"It is of a grayish color, and sufficiently long for spinning. The little animal which is produces it…

"Is reddish above and white beneath; body six inches long, and tail two inches. It lives near water, and mines the earth with its numerous galleries" &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Brazilian Ctenomys

"Is reddish above and white beneath; body six inches long, and tail two inches. It lives near water,…

"In size and shape, it resembles the water rat. The fur is long and moderately soft; upper parts of the body penciled with black and pale brownish-yellow; dirty white beneath. The length of the body is four and a half inches; that of the tail is two inches." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Octodon

"In size and shape, it resembles the water rat. The fur is long and moderately soft; upper parts of…

"Is of a reddish-brown color above, and dark-brown below; the body, which is stout and cylindrical, is seven to eight inches long, the tail two and a quarter. The cheek pouches, one on each side, open externally, so that food can be taken out and carried round to the mouth." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Pouched Rat

"Is of a reddish-brown color above, and dark-brown below; the body, which is stout and cylindrical,…

"It is about the same size of the gray rabbit, being fourteen inches long with a tail half an inch long. It is of a reddish-brown color, and has no cheek pouches.; the eye is small, and the fur thick and soft, resembling that of the musquash. The skins are much used by the indians for robes." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Sewellel

"It is about the same size of the gray rabbit, being fourteen inches long with a tail half an inch long.…

"These animals have the head large and rabbit-like; the ears long and pointed; the eyes full; the tail very long, covered with short hair and tufted at the end, this member being used in leaping and walking; the fur soft and delicate; the fore-feet are very small; the hind legs are long, and the hind feet large and strong, and covered with hair." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Jerboas

"These animals have the head large and rabbit-like; the ears long and pointed; the eyes full; the tail…

"These animals have the head large and rabbit-like; the ears long and pointed; the eyes full; the tail very long, covered with short hair and tufted at the end, this member being used in leaping and walking; the fur soft and delicate; the fore-feet are very small; the hind legs are long, and the hind feet large and strong, and covered with hair." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Jerboas

"These animals have the head large and rabbit-like; the ears long and pointed; the eyes full; the tail…

Petromys Typicus. "These animals move upon the hind-legs, which are not much larger than the fore-ones; the tail is nearly as long as the body. One species only is known, the "rock-rat" which is about seven inches long, and the tail five and a half inches; it is of a reddish color, and builds its nest among stones and in the crevices of the rocks. It is found in southwestern Africa, in the region of Orange River." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Rock Rat

Petromys Typicus. "These animals move upon the hind-legs, which are not much larger than the fore-ones;…

"Described as being five inches long, with a tail four inches, and found in Greece, Italy, Spain, France, and Austria." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Glis

"Described as being five inches long, with a tail four inches, and found in Greece, Italy, Spain, France,…

"The fork-tailed kite, (<em>N. furcatus</em>) is twenty-five inches long; the wings and tail black; neck and under parts white; the tail-feathers, twelve in number, are deeply forked, the lateral ones excessively elongated. It feeds on snakes, lizards, and frogs ; it also devours grasshoppers, locusts, and wasps, making attacks on the nests of the latter. This species is common in the South and Southwestern States, and also in the Western States, as far north as Wisconsin." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Fork-Tailed Kite

"The fork-tailed kite, (N. furcatus) is twenty-five inches long; the wings and tail black;…

"Genus <em>Milvus</em>, its length is twenty-six inches; it's color above dark brown; rufous bown below; the tail long and deeply forked. It pounces on prey, consisting of moles, mice, leverets, rabbits, unfledged birds, and the young of the gallinaceous tribe especially. IThis species is common in Middle Europe and Northern Asia. It was formerly used in falconry." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Kite

"Genus Milvus, its length is twenty-six inches; it's color above dark brown; rufous bown below;…

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

Fork-Tailed Psalurus

Native to South America, the males of this species are known for their pair of prominent tail feathers.

"Of the Lemming genus, the Lapland Lemming is the most celebrated which is confined to Lapland and Norway. it is about seven inches long, with a tail half an inch. It burrows in the earth, making its nest of moss; from four to eight are produced twice a year; its color isyellow, variegated with black." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Lapland Lemming

"Of the Lemming genus, the Lapland Lemming is the most celebrated which is confined to Lapland and Norway.…

It is a reddish-brown color above and black below, but variations in color ar enot uncommon. The length is about nine inches and the tail about three inches.

Hamster

It is a reddish-brown color above and black below, but variations in color ar enot uncommon. The length…

"They are somewhat rat-like in appearance, but are noted for the elegance of their forms, the length of their tail and hind-legs, and the lightness of their movements. Some live in cultivated districts; all burrow in the earth, where they hoard up provisions, and all are nocturnal in their habits." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Gerbil

"They are somewhat rat-like in appearance, but are noted for the elegance of their forms, the length…

"Two and a half inches long, with a tail of nearly equal length. It is of a grayish-brown, with a black band running along the back." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Sminthus Loriger

"Two and a half inches long, with a tail of nearly equal length. It is of a grayish-brown, with a black…

"Is of a grayish-fawn, six inches long, with a tail two and a half inches. it is found at the Cape of Good Hope." &mdash; S. G. Goodrich, 1885

Caffrarian Otomys

"Is of a grayish-fawn, six inches long, with a tail two and a half inches. it is found at the Cape of…