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

the time of their intercourse. They give birth to 2 to 5 kittens in their
4th or 5th month. The kittens often suck their mothers' milk and play
with them for some months. Their varieties are described below:—
[1st variety of CATS]
(BIDALA)
Cats of these kinds have black spots throughout their bodies.
They are long-bodied, round faced and bushy tailed. They are often
fond of eating rats, bandicoots, food, ghee, curds, milk etc., and
living in dwelling houses, but they are coward. They can easily see
things at nights. They are very cruel, ungrateful and selfish. They
have a little passion, haughtiness and bad smell.
[2nd variety of CATS]
(MARJALA)
These varieties of cats are a little bit tall and stout. They often
run from place to place. Their mews are a little bit harsh. They stoop
to do unpleasant things and deceive persons. They are very angry
and passionate. They eat much owing to severe hunger and thrist.
They have long faces to a little extent and long stripes. Their jaws
and claws are very sharp. They always quarrel with one another.
They are fond of dwelling in houses. They eat flesh alone, at times
and some times they pour down the food, milk, ghee etc., and eat
them. They cohabit during night times.
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