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NATURAL HISTORY. 



ed off by the deer, by rubbing against a tree, leaving the white 

 hard horn beneath. 



Hunting the Stag is a very favourite amusement in En- 

 gland, and packs of hounds, called Stag-hounds, are kept ex- 

 pressly for that purpose. 



The WAPITI is one of the largest of the deer tribe, often 

 growing to the height cf our largest oxen. It inhabits Canada 

 and other parts of North America, and has been confounded with 

 the Moose. Its horns are very large, measuring nearly six feet 

 from tip to tip. It is very fierce, and boldly attacks an antagonist. 



Axis. (Lat. the Axis Deer.} 



Maculata (Lat. spotted), the Axis. 



This beautiful Deer is an inhabitant of India, especially 

 parts by the Ganges. It has frequently been domesticated in 

 England, and thrives well even in open parks. The horns are 

 slender, and are divided into three branches. Its usual colour 

 is a fawn yellow, spotted regularly with white, and a black 

 stripe runs down the back. 



