The dromedary, by all I could ever discover, is nothing but a high breed of the _Arab_ camel. The only distinction observed is, that it is of a lighter and handsomer make; and, instead of the solemn walk to which the others are accustomed, it paces, and is generally esteemed to go as far in one day as the others do in three. The camel with two bunches on its back is of _Persian_ breed, and, except a few that come in the caravans from _Bagdad_ and _Bussorah_, is but seldom seen here. The only distinction between it and the _Arab_ camel seems to be its having two bunches, whereas the other sorts have but one. In mentioning their beasts of burthen, the ass ought not to be omitted: of which they have two sorts; one very large, with remarkably long ears; the other small, and much like ours in _England_; both of no contemptible use in carrying all lighter burdens to and from the parts adjacent to the city. Formerly this part of the country was famous for fine horses; and though many good ones are still bred here, it may be said they are much degenerated. Those of the _Arab_ breed are slight, and not very handsome, but esteemed for their fleetness. The _Turkman_ horses are larger, of a stronger make, and more sightly appearance; and therefore more valued by the people of fashion among the _Turks_, whose large furniture does not show to advantage upon a small horse. They are for the most part very well broke, and particularly taught to go off in full speed at once, and stop as quickly; so that in the space of a few yards the rider can lay them out at full stretch, and stop and turn them. Far the greater part are stone-horses, but in general not vicious; and it is observed of most of their animals, that they are exceeding gentle and familiar with the human species. Among the rocky hills there are hyænas; but they are not so large as those which are found in the mountains[336]. If this animal could formerly imitate the human voice, and learn some of the shepherds names, so as to call them out and devour them, as some writers have reported, it is more than they do at present, being, so far as I can learn, fonder of the flocks than of the shepherd. However, though they will not attack men but in their own defence, or through excess of hunger; yet they still retain the character of robbing sepulchres when they have an opportunity. Wolves and foxes are found in the champaign, but smaller than those in _Europe_; and jackalls are in so great plenty about the gardens, that they pass in numbers like a pack of hounds in full cry every evening, giving not only disturbance by their noise, but making free with the poultry and other provisions, if very good care is not taken to keep them out of their reach.