. Elements of comparative zoology. Zoology. MAMMALS. 387 statement that the antelopes do not shed their horns. Other members of the same group with permanent horns are the sheep and the goats, the series ending with the so-called musk-ox of the arctic regions, a form nearer the goats than to the domestic cattle in its structure. As a whole, we may say that in points in structure- especially in the characters of feet and teeth—the group of ungulates is among the most specialized of the mam-. FIG. 172.—Prong-horned antelope (Antilocapra americana). malia, the whales, bats, seals, and possibly th
. Elements of comparative zoology. Zoology. MAMMALS. 387 statement that the antelopes do not shed their horns. Other members of the same group with permanent horns are the sheep and the goats, the series ending with the so-called musk-ox of the arctic regions, a form nearer the goats than to the domestic cattle in its structure. As a whole, we may say that in points in structure- especially in the characters of feet and teeth—the group of ungulates is among the most specialized of the mam-. FIG. 172.—Prong-horned antelope (Antilocapra americana). malia, the whales, bats, seals, and possibly the elephants alone excelling them in this respect. ORDER X.—CARNIVORA (Beasts of Prey). The beasts of prey are specialized in the direction of flesh-eating. Their bones are slender, but strong; their feet (usually five-toed) are furnished with claws; while on the top of the skull is a crest for the attachment of the. 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 Kingsley, J. S. (John Sterling), 1854-1929. New York, H. Holt and Company
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