. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. RUMINATING QrADRUPEDS. 161 footed, like beasts of the goat kind; the hair on the head and legs is half an inch long, on the belly an inch and a half, and on the back and buttocks three inches, and proportionably thicker than in any other animal. It is brown and white alternately, from the root to the point J on the head and thighs it is brown, but under the belly and tail white, and a little curled, espe- cially on the
. Illustrated natural history : comprising descriptions of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, etc., with sketches of their peculiar habits and characteristics . Zoology. RUMINATING QrADRUPEDS. 161 footed, like beasts of the goat kind; the hair on the head and legs is half an inch long, on the belly an inch and a half, and on the back and buttocks three inches, and proportionably thicker than in any other animal. It is brown and white alternately, from the root to the point J on the head and thighs it is brown, but under the belly and tail white, and a little curled, espe- cially on the back and belly. On each side of the lower jaw, under the corners of the mouth, there is a tuft of thick hair, which is short and hard, and about three-quarters of an inch long. The hair, in general, of this animal, is remark- able for its softness and fine texture; but what distinguishes it particularly are the tusks, which are an inch abd a half long, and turned back in the form of a hook; and more particularly the bag which contains the musk, which is three inches long, two broad, and stands out from the belly an inch and a half. It is a very fearful animal, and, therefore,-it has long ears; and the sense of hearing is so quick, that it can discover an enemy at a great distance. > The musk is an article of commerce, and is sold in small bags, about the size of a pigeon's egg, which, when cut open, appear to contain a kind of dusky, reddish substance, like coagu- lated blood, and which, in large quantities, has a very strong smell; but, when mixed and diffused, becomes a very agreeable perfume. Indeed, no substance has a stronger or a more permit nent smell. A grain of musk perfumes a whole room; and its odor continues for some days without diminution. The Red Deer, or Stag, common in Europe and America, is one of those mild, tranquil, innocent animals, which seem as if they were created solely to adorn and animate the solitude of the forests, and to occupy, remote from ma
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