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Though naturally timid, they are furious and formidable 

 when wounded by the hunter. 



Fig. 55. 



American Buffalo, B. americamts, Gm. 



The Aurochs, or Bison of the ancients, B. urns, Gm., 

 formerly an inhabitant of all Europe, but now found only 

 in the forests of Lithuania and of the Caucasus, is closely 

 related to the American Buffalo. 



The Buffalo of Southern Europe, B. bubalus, Linn., 

 introduced from India, is related to the Arni, B. ami, 

 Shaw, of India, whose enormous horns are ten feet from 

 tip to tip. 



The Cape Buffalo, B. caffer, Sparm., of South Africa, is 

 characterized by its large horns, which are so wide at the 

 base that they nearly cover the forehead. It is a very 

 large animal, with a very ferocious disposition. 



The Grunting Cow, or Yak, of Tartary, B. grunniens, 

 Pall, is smaller than any of the preceding, with a tail re- 

 sembling that of a horse, and a long mane upon the back. 

 It makes a grunting noise similar to that of a hog. 



Fossil remains of extinct Bovinae are found in various 

 parts of North America ; also in the Old World. 



CAMELOPARDALID^E, OR GIRAFFE FAMILY. - This 



