. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. AXIS wi(cii;,i;,i. uliliqiie curved linos. Thciv is alsu a ^Iiite slrciik across tlie liatinclies. There are, liowevcr, many varieties ul'tlie Axis Deer, whidi tliflbr in size as well as in eoluur. The height oftlie adnlt Axis is almost eriual 1o tliat oftlie tallow Deer. It does not appear to possess so miicli restless activity as is seen in many otlior Deer, and owing to its nocturnal habits, is hut seklom scen'hv dav. It iVe(iuents the thick grass jmi"'"" &
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. AXIS wi(cii;,i;,i. uliliqiie curved linos. Thciv is alsu a ^Iiite slrciik across tlie liatinclies. There are, liowevcr, many varieties ul'tlie Axis Deer, whidi tliflbr in size as well as in eoluur. The height oftlie adnlt Axis is almost eriual 1o tliat oftlie tallow Deer. It does not appear to possess so miicli restless activity as is seen in many otlior Deer, and owing to its nocturnal habits, is hut seklom scen'hv dav. It iVe(iuents the thick grass jmi"'"" " '" ⢠" â iâ' - â i n ,â â â¢..,. passing disturbed capable of maintaining a long cliase 'jiig lo lis nociurnai iiauits, is imt seldom seen liy day. It ire(iuents the thick Lingles, preferring the low-lying lands, where a stream is within reach, and : the greater part of the day asleep, in the deep shade of the heavy foliage. If lhI, it tlies olf with great .speed for a short distance, but does not appear to be of maiutainiiiu :i lmu> f>lin«i> Of the Capreoline Deer,"the common IJoebuck .1 lamiliar example. This animal is smaller than the fallow Doer, being onlv two feet and three or four mches in height at the shoulder, but although so small, can be really a formidable animal, on account of its rapid movements and great comparative strength. Speaking of this animal, Mr. St. John makes the following remarks. After stating that when captured young it can readily be tamed, he prnceeds to say :â " A tame buck becomes a dangerous pet, for 'after attaining to his full strength, he is veiy apt to make use of it in attacking people whose appearance he does not like. They II ,V,.|. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1
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