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VERTEBRATES : MAMMALS. 



Fig. 71. 





American Elk, or Wapiti, C. canadcnsis, Erxl. 



ginia Deer is hunted for its flesh, which is considered one 

 of the luxuries of the table during the winter months. 



The White-tailed Deer, C. leucurus, Douglas, is found 

 from the Upper Missouri and Platte to the Columbia 

 River and Washington Territory. 



The Mule Deer, C. macrotis, Say, is found from the 

 Upper Missouri to' Oregon. 



The Columbia Black-tailed Deer, C. columbianns, Rich., 

 is confined to the Pacific coast of North America. 



The Stag or Red Deer, C. dapJins, Linn., inhabits the 

 forests of all Europe, and of the temperate parts.of Asia. 

 Its weight is about two or three hundred pounds. The 

 Stag-hunt has always ranked as the most fashionable of 

 field and forest sports. 



