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

[2nd variety of HYENAS]
(MRIGADA OR LEOPORD)
These kinds of Hyenas are otheresiw called Leopords. They are
mere or less equal to the 1st variety of hyenas in height. Some are
yellowish red and some blackish red in colour. They are very cruel at
heart. Tley have long tails and long claws There are many spots on
their bedies. Some have long black stripes and some red stripes. They
appear to be grand and run swift like an arrow. They are very strong.
They are man-eaters. Their eyes are blood-red. They don't like the
scent of human beings. They generally live upon cows, bulls, buffalees
and other animals. (Some have more mustaches and some have
long and stout nostrils. They attack animals from ambush.
They will be more hungry and thirsty during mid-day. Their sleep is
less and breath is heavy. They are always foolish. Their utinost age
is 14 years. They are not easily controlable like tigers. They must be
caught only by uoose by threatening and beating them. (Owing to their
cruelty and dull nature they are called RAJASA ADHAMA[ or inferior,
in 2nd class.
4th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BEARS.
The bears are divided into 3 kinds owing to their nature, qua-
lity and work. They are generally dull by nature. They are neither cruel
nor fearing nor patient (calm). During spring season, their passion
increases, in their 3rd or 4th year. They enjoy either in mornings or
evenings under the shade of trees, bushes or on the banks of rivers.
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