THE ASSES 



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a short spurt on a fast horse. At other times they are caught by relays of horse- 

 men and greyhounds. It is further stated by the same writer that the flesh of the 

 ghorkhar is only eaten by the Persians when other food is scarce. 



There has been some amount of discussion as to the nature of the voice of the 

 tiang, some observers comparing it to that of the common ass, while others think it 



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THE AFRICAN WILD ASS. 



(One-eighteenth natural size.) 



has more resemblance to the neigh of the horse. The general opinion is, however, 

 that it is decidedly ass like, and it has been described as a shrieking bray. 



The African wild ass (E. asinus) is a very distinct animal from its 



"wid A Asiatic cousin, having much longer ears, a shorter mane, and the tail 



more scantily haired. The general color of the hair is a creamy or 



bluish gray, without any decided rufous tinge, and there is usually a well-defined 



dark shoulder stripe, as well as dark bars on the limbs. The muzzle, a patch under 



