THE GAYAL. 



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from the domesticated Gayal, and also from the Asseel, 

 or true Gayal ; first, in size, being a larger animal than 

 the domestic one ; secondly, in the largeness of the dew- 

 lap, which is deeper and more undulated than in either 

 the wild or tame species ; and, thirdly, in the size and 

 form of the horns." 



Thus, according to the opinion of General Hardwicke, 

 there are three distinct species of the Gayal ; but in this 

 matter nothing can be decided without further evidence, 

 which we hope will soon appear in the shape of complete 

 skeletons, and accurate drawings and descriptions. 



