Fig. 68 — Spikes of a Maine Moose. 



Shed March i, 1899, when the Moose was 22 months old. a. Right antler 15 

 inches long, 6 inches in girth above burr. b. Left antler 13^ inches long, 

 4 inches in girth above burr. In base of each is a cup 2 inches wide and one 

 inch deep. 



Fig. 6g — Ottawa Moose head. 



Showing increased webbing and reduced size of tines in a verj' large Moose past 



his prime. 



Collection ot Mrs. Grace G. Seton. (57% inches spread; 26 points.) 



Fig. 70 — Moose from Manitoba. Prime of life. 



Showing three brow tines and broad palmations. (49'i-inch spread.) 



At a later period the brow tines may increase in number, but they turn 



smaller, shorter, and the whole antler less massive. 



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