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Show 204 DR. GUNTHER ON A VARIETY OF FELIS LEOPARDUS. [Apr. 0, The spots do not even show through the black •» *» J^JJ^" Leopard of Java. The tail has had its point taken oft , for its shortness. follows - H e a d and "The measurements of the flat skm are as follows. Flat skin of Felis leopardus, var. melanotica. bodv 4 feet 1 inch ; portion of tail 1 foot 4 inches; distance from fo toes to central line of back 2 feet 3 inches. On he bl ck portion of the skin tbe hair is short with a very thick under fur The tail is not black, but very dark and has a somewhat remarkable appearance. The markings on the front legs differ very much from the markings on the hind legs, being very tawny with |
