CHAPTER III.. The Cat Family--the Tiger and the Leopard.

THE CAT FAMILY--THE TIGER AND THE LEOPARD.

THE TIGER--Its Colour, Size, &c.--Geographical Distribution--Mention of the Tiger by Ancient Writers--Habits of the Tiger--Its Destructiveness--Native Superstitions--Tiger-hunting--THE LEOPARD--Historical Account--External Characters--Size--Geographical Distribution--Varieties--Habits--Love of Dog-meat--Clay-eating Propensities--Attracted by Small-pox Patients 30