SHEEP 



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retreat to some elevation near by, and upon the approach of the' enemy they form 

 in a perfect line, their heads toward their foe; or, if attacked at more than one 

 point, they form a circle, their glaring, bloodshot eyes restlessly watching the 

 attack; and I think it would go hard with the man or beast who, under such cir- 

 cumstances, might come within reach of their broad horns or hard hoofs." 



In spite of its coarse grain, the meat of the musk ox is described as being juicy 

 and tender, that of the young animals being especially so, but in order to obviate 

 the musky flavor it is essential that the carcass should be dressed as soon as killed. 



SKELETON OF MOUFLON. 



SHEEP 

 Genus Ovis 



Although nearly allied to the musk ox, the sheep form a group distinguished 

 by several important characteristics from the oxen, but passing almost imperceptibly 

 into the goats. They are of smaller size than the majority of the oxen, and 

 although comparatively short necked, carry their heads higher above the level of 

 the back. Both males and females are furnished with horns; but whereas those of 

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