THE UATF.R BUFFALO 21 



times thrown ovtr its hodv when harnessed to a cart, 

 as otherwise when passini:;; a stream or canal it is likely 

 to dash into the water with its burden. It is for this 

 reason that cattle are preferred in India tor hauling carts, 

 especially in the drier parts ot the country. 



DANGEROUS HUT TIMID 



The buffalo is a danirerous animal luit at the same 

 time timid. In charging, he lowers his head sidewiseand 

 rips upward with one horn. He dislikes strange objects 

 and has a particular aversion to a woman in European 



lau can be kept peaceable in captivity 



