M L ^ Iv I ) l'^ 1 ] K . — Moschii^ moac/ilj'cni.s. 



TiiF, MrsK Dkkr nro ivniMrkal)lo lor the j)crfiinic wliirh \\\v\ iiftord imd for (lin 

 very lonrr toetli wliicli mv found in the old males. 



The most eelebrated of these little Deer, is the common Musk Deer, which is a 

 native of the northern parts of India, and is found spread throuudiout a very large 

 ranp^c of country, always prelerrinu; the cold and elevated mountainous regions. 

 The height of the adult Musk Deer is about two feet three inehes at the shouldere j 

 the colour is liglit hrown, marked with a sliade of greyish-yellow. Inhabiting the 

 rocky and mountainous locations of its native home, it is ivmarkaldy active and 

 surefooted, rivalling even the chamois or the goat in tiie agility with which it can 

 ascend or drsfcnd the most feaiful preci|)ic(s. The great lengths of the false 

 hoofs adds nnieh to the security of the Musk Deer's footing upon the crags. 



On account of the value of the musk, the animal which furnishes the j)rccions 

 substance is subjected to great ])ersecution on the ])art of the hunters, who 

 aimuallv destrov irreat numbers of these active little animals. 



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