

MOOSE, OR ELK.— -/Av'.s Malchis. 



TiiK first group of Deer is that which mchulcs the Deer of the snowy re-ions, 

 c\nd comprehends two genera, the Elk and the Ueindeer. 



Tlie I\IoosE or Elk is the largest of all the deer tribe, attaining the extraor- 

 dinary height of seven feet at the sliouldcrs, thus equalHng many an ordinary 

 elephant in dimensions. The horns of this animal are very large, and widely 

 l)almated at their extremities, their miitcd weight being so great as to excite a 

 feeling of wonder at the al)ility of the animal to carry so heavy a bnrden. It 

 does not reach its full development mitil its fom-teenth year. The muzzle is very 

 largo and is much lengtheneil in front, so as to impart a most miiquc expression 

 to The Elk's countenance. The colour of the animtil is a dark brown, the legs 

 being Avashcd with a yellow hue. It is a native of Northern Europe and America, 

 the Moose of the latter continent and the Elk of the former being one and the 

 same species. 



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