a genus of quadrupeds of the order of pecora, having no horns; the canine teeth of the upper jaw are exerted. There are three species, viz. 1. The moschiferus, or musk animal, has a bag or pellicle near the navel, in which the perfume called musk is contained. This creature, when full grown, is three feet in length, from the tip of the nose to the rump; the head is oblong, and the anterior part much like the greyhound; the ears are large and erect, they resemble those of the rabbit, and are equal in length to the diameter of the forehead; the tail is not more than two inches in length, and the creature always carries it erect; the body is tolerably fleathy, and rounded; the legs about a foot in length, and very robust; the feet deeply divided, each into two claws in the anterior part, and as many heels behind. The fur on the head and that on the legs is about half an inch long, that on the belly is an inch and a half, and that which grows on the back three inches; these hairs are thicker than in any other known animal, and are variegated, from the base to the extremity, with distinct spaces of brown and white. The vessel or bag in which the perfume called musk is contained, is three inches long and two broad, and hangs under the belly, protuberating near three quarters of an inch beyond the surface. It is a native of Tartary.—2. The grimmia has a protuberant belt upon its head, and is found in Africa. 3. The pygmæus has feet narrower than a man's finger. It is found in Asia and Guinea.