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The limbs of the Gaur have more of the form of the 

 deer than any other of the bovine genus. This is particu- 

 larly observable in the acuteness of the angle formed by 

 the tibia and tarsus, and in the slenderness of the lower 

 part of the legs. They give the idea, however, of great 

 strength combined with fleetness ; and the animal is 

 observed to canter with great velocity. The form of the 

 hoof, too, is longer, neater, and stronger than in the ox, 

 and the whole foot appears to have greater flexibility. 



When wounded the Gaur utters a short bellow, which 

 may be best imitated by the syllable ugh-ugh. 



It is said that the Gaur will not live in a state of 

 captivity; even when taken very young, the calf soon 

 droops and dies. The bull-calf of the first year is called, 

 by the natives, Purorah ; the female, Pareeah ; and when 

 full-grown the cow is called Gourin. 



Gaurs associate in herds consisting usually of from ten 

 to twenty animals. So numerous are they on Myn Pat, 

 that, in one day hunting, the party computed that not 

 less than eighty had passed through the station occupied 

 by the sportsmen. 



The Gaurs browse on the leaves and tender shoots of 

 trees and shrubs, and also graze on the banks of the 

 streams. During the cold season they remain concealed 

 in the saul forests, but in hot weather come out to feed in 

 the green vallies and lawns, which occur on the mountain 

 of Myn Pat. They show no disposition to wallow in mire 

 or swamps, like the Buffalo; a habit, indeed, which the 

 sleekness of their skins renders not at all probable. 



The period of gestation is said to be twelve months, 

 and they bring forth usually in August." 



To the preceding observations of Dr. Traill, I have to 



