History of All Animals. 67

The Civet Cat

In the same vein, we must not overlook a certain species of "Bohemian Weasel," although some would prefer to classify it among the lampreys. According to Gessner, this is a fish of exceptionally beautiful colors, featuring shades of yellow, saffron, white, rose, and black, with black pupils set against a blue surround. It was only a few years ago that fish of this sort began to be caught in Bohemia; the first ones taken were so lovely that they were kept alive for the King in a large vat of water.