. A list of the mammals of Manitoba [microform]. Mammals; Mammifères. inmonly make! mcied security! to stiffen it is a mucii mployed as it tn disposed if approach oi enison and thd ort afforded bj : most fascinat hounding m tiod that I my| ed that houn( â y and the rui paths or routes while the houni reat, the huntf e animal to stoi :t does not fin) le must rely ol tie perseveram ^ sets off alone :h with strengtl Partly by a » by marks w'^i' mity to his pre] than a few hui THK MAMMALS OP MANITOBA. 9 Idred yards away, he must prove himself as keen of sense and as stealthy of Imovement as a ve
. A list of the mammals of Manitoba [microform]. Mammals; Mammifères. inmonly make! mcied security! to stiffen it is a mucii mployed as it tn disposed if approach oi enison and thd ort afforded bj : most fascinat hounding m tiod that I my| ed that houn( â y and the rui paths or routes while the houni reat, the huntf e animal to stoi :t does not fin) le must rely ol tie perseveram ^ sets off alone :h with strengtl Partly by a » by marks w'^i' mity to his pre] than a few hui THK MAMMALS OP MANITOBA. 9 Idred yards away, he must prove himself as keen of sense and as stealthy of Imovement as a veritable beast of preyâfor this is the crucial moment, and a jirifle may crown or crush his hopes. Slowly, cautiously, he closes in, until at [length his quick ear catches the light rustle of brush and his keen eye sights |ihe patch of hair through the branches. Now all depends on the sure, steady laim of his rifle, and in another moment his prey either is won, or is flying fast |and far, and away beyond the reach of another messenger of lead. The head represented on the cover is that of a Jumping Deer {Cariacw microtis), shot near Carberry, December, 1886. 2âCommon or Virginian Deer. (Cariacm viryinumus. Bod.) This Deer has also been called " Fallow Deer," " Down East Red Deer," Long-tailed," and " White-tailed Deer," and " Common Red ; But the last name has also been applied to the Wapiti, and the first does not long here at all, much confusion will be avoided if we drop both in the iresent connection. It may be distinguished from the Jumping Deer by its smaller size, smaller ears, and by its tail, which is very long and pure white throughout the under surface. When bounding away in alarm, the animal usually holds the tail aloft, and it then, in conjunc- tion with the white patch on the but- tocks, becomes a very conspicuous object as it is seen dancing away among the trees. This white flag, as the hunters call it, is pr
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