4 Game of Europe, W. & N. Asia <& America 



or less differentiated from tlieir North American representatives, or the 

 hitter, as in the case of the guanaco and the tapirs, died out. Nevertheless, 

 they are essentially northern types, and as such may claim treatment next to 

 their nearest allies, that is to say, the animals of North America — either 

 living or extinct. 



As is noticed in the sequel, some little difficulty has been experienced 

 as to where to draw the line in regard to the animals to be included under 

 the title of "small game." Strictly speaking, hares should be included, as 

 is done in the Great and Small Gai/ie of India, etc., where marmots are 

 likewise mentioned. But the number of species of hares inhabiting Europe, 

 Asia, and North America is very large indeed ; and if these were included 

 it would be practically impossible to refuse a place for beavers, coypus, 

 carpinchos, maras, and several other larger rodents. The space required to 

 treat, even very briefly, of such a large number of species would be very 

 considerable, and would make the work of greater bulk than is desirable. 

 Consequently, it has been decided, as in the case of the Great and Small 

 Game of Africa, to omit all reference to the rodent mammals. 



