THE (1AUR. 



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THE GAUR, OR GOUR. 



Bos Gaurus. 



The above representation of this animal was sketched 

 from a stuffed specimen in the British Museum, the 

 dimensions of which are given on p. 102. 



The following interesting particulars are taken from 

 Mr. T. S. TrailPs paper on the Gour, in the ' Edinburgh 

 Philosophical Journal/ October, 1824. 



" The Gaur is considered by the Indians as of a species 

 totally distinct from either the Arna or the common 

 Buffalo. The only animal with which it appears to have 

 affinity is the Gayal, or Bos Gavaeus, described by 

 Mr. Colebrook, in the ( Asiatic Researches/ vol. viii. 

 That animal is said to exist, both wild and domestic, in 



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