मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

flesh and be very ferocious. They are 3 to 4 hasthas in height. Some
of them have full of spots on their bodies, and some have stripes
throughout their bodies. Some are yellowish and some of different
colours. Their varieties are described clearly below:—
[1st variety of TIGERS.]
(SARDULA)
These varieties of tigers are of lions' type but they are a little
tall.; Black stripes on their bodies are clearly visible. They have long
tails and long bodies. They have bright golden coloured eyes. They
are always very cruel and ferocious. They are fond of killing animals
and drinking blood. They appear to be very terrible owing to the
big jaws. Their claws are long and big. They are very strong and
robust. They lift their tails when they are angry and when they are
happy they wave and bend their tails. They jump upon the animals.
They are with full mustaches on their faces. At times, there is much
foam in their mouths. They cannot be easily prevented owing to
their mighty strength. They are fond of human flesh. They never
leave any living being without doing harm to them. They are always
hungry and thirsty. They fail in their attempt in jumping upon ani-
mals. They are very ferocious and angry when they are hungry.
They have little passion.
[2nd variety of TIGERS]
(DWEEPY)
These varieties of tigers are short. Some are striped and
some spoted. They are yellowish white in colour. They are very
cruel. They have small bellies. They are always fond of killing human
beings and deer. They have long faces and long testicles. Owing to
severe anger, they are foolish. They are dull by nature. In their

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