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the trapezium of each side ; one anterior ungual phalanx ; the left 

 calcaneum, and a number of bones of the rudimentary lateral 

 digits. With the exception of the caudal vertebrae ever}- missing 

 bone of importance is represented by its fellow of the opposite 

 side, so that it was well nigh impossible to go astray in making 

 the necessary restorations. 



The skeleton was of an adult, but not old, individual, as is 

 shown by the condition of the epiphysis and teeth. The missing 

 parts have been restored, and the entire specimen most skilfully 

 mounted by Curator F. C. Hill. (See PI. II). 



A careful comparison of the Princeton specimen with that 

 described b} r Wistar, which, together with the metacarpals de- 

 scribed by Leidy , is preserved in the Academy of Natural Sciences 

 of Philadelphia, convinces me that in all probability the two 

 specimens belong to the same species. There are some unim- 

 portant differences and the old specimen is too imperfect to put 

 this identification beyond question. But what remains of the 

 Philadelphia skull agrees almost perfectly with the Princeton 

 one, and at present there can be no reason for assigning them to 

 different species. 



On examination, however, it becomes evident that the species 

 in question cannot be included in any known genus, as these are 

 at present defined. While its affinities are undoubtedly closest to 

 Alces. yet if we include it in that genus, the generic definition 

 must be altogether remodeled and some of its most prominent 

 characteristics wouid have to be suppressed. The differences from 

 all known species which this fossil form shows, are of sufficient 

 importance to entitle it to rank as a separate genus. With con- 

 siderable reluctance, therefore, and in view of the confused 

 nomenclature of the species, I feel compelled to form a new name 

 for the genus. I would propose the name Cervalces, as indicating 

 the types which it seems to connect. The genus may be defined as 

 follows: Cervalces. Antlers dichotomous and palmated, though 

 much less so than in Alces; beams horizontal^ directed, as in 

 that genus, but with much longer pedicels ; bez-antler and pos- 

 terior tine present as in Dama, but these are connected by a broad 

 and flaring process of bone, which descends below the level of 

 the eyes. This does not occur in any other member of the 

 Cervidse. Nasals much longer than in Alces, a little shorter than 



