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ZEBl.—JJo^ 'Indicus. 



The domestic cattle of India is commonly known by the name of Zebu, and is 

 conspicuous for tlic ciu'ious fatty luunp wliicli projects from tlic witlicrs. These 

 animals are further remarkable for the heavy dewlap which falls in thick folds from 

 the throat, and which gives to the fore part of the animal a very characteristic 

 asj)cct. Tlie liuibs are slender, and the back, after rising towards the haunches, 

 falls suddenly at the tail. 



The Zebu is a quiet and intelligent animal, and is capable of being trained in 

 various modes for the service of mankind. It is a good draught animal, and is 

 harnessed either to carriages or ploughs, which it can draw with great steadiness, 

 though with but little speed. Sometimes it is used for riding, and is possessed of 

 considerable endurance, being cai)able of carrying a rider for fifteen hours in a 

 day, at an average rate of live or six miles per liour. 



As a beast of burden, the Zebu is in great request. It can carry a Jieavv 

 load for a considerable distance, though at no great speed. The Nagore breed 

 is celebrated for its capabilities for riding purposes, and is remarkable for its 

 easy and excellent action. 



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