AXIS DEER.—Asvis iwaculata. 
oblique curved lines. There is also a white streak across the haunches. There are, 
however, many varieties of the Axis Deer, which differ in size as well as in colour, The 
height of the adult Axis is almost equal to that of the fallow Deer. 
It does not appear to possess so much restless activity as is seen in many other Deer, 
and owing to its nocturnal habits, is but seldom seen by day. It frequents the thick 
grass jungles, preferring the low-lying lands, where a stream is within easy reach, and 
passing the greater part of the day asleep, in the deep shade of the heavy foliage. If 
disturbed, it flies off with great speed for a short distance, but does not appear to be 
capable of maintaining a long chase, 
Or the Capreoline Deer, the common Ropsuck is a familiar example. 
This animal is smaller than the fallow Deer, being only two feet and three or four 
inches in height at the shoulder, but although so small, can be really a formidable animal, 
on account of its rapid movements and ereat comparative strength. Speaking of this 
animal, Mr. St. John makes the following remarks. After stating that when captured 
young it can readily be tamed, he proceeds to say :— 
“A tame buck becomes a dangerous pet, for after attaining to his full strength, he is 
very apt to make use of it in attacking people whose appearance he does not like. They 
