THE GAUR AND THE GAYAL. 



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(/) A wild bull shot in the Makir country. 

 These two represent the stoutest and longest horns, respectively, 

 I have ever seen and wore both shot by myself. 



Another very fine head which was killed in a gun trap and brought 

 to me by a Kuki and is now in the possession of Mr. F. Bott, 

 measures — 



Tip to tip round sweep .„. 



Girth of right horn at base ... 



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Widest expanse about 



This was measured dry, and would probably have measured 

 close on 22 inches round the bases of the horns if measured 

 fresh. I have known no head with such a magnificent expanse as 

 this one showed, though one or two have approached it rather 

 closely. 



Of tame animals the following are the best measurements I have 

 taken. The bull marked c in the first series and h in the second 

 measured — 



Round sweep from tip to tip 

 Length of right horn 



„ left „ ... 



Girth of right horn at base ... 



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Tip to tip of horns, straight... 



