SUBKINGDOM VERT EBR ATA. 



mmense herds over the most of the United States, it is 

 .ow found only on the great plain between the Mississippi 

 nd the Eocky Mountains and is fast becoming extinct. The 

 Id males sometimes weigh a ton, and though so cumbrous 



in appearance, are 

 very swift. Their 

 horns are used for 

 defence, and for tear- 

 ing up roots and fur- 

 rowing the snow in 

 search of food. 



The Buffalo in- 

 habits the southern 

 part of Asia, and is 

 BOS bubdius, Bumio. distinguished by its 



enormous horns. Their bases are of great strength, while 

 their length exceeds four feet, with tips five feet apart. In 

 order to use even the tamest Buffalo, a ring is put in its nose. 

 The traveler over the Campagna of Rome often sees these 

 wild-looking animals employed in agricultural labor. 



Fig. 89. 



Bos grunmens, Yak. <V 



The Yak, or grunting ox, is found both wild and domesti- 

 cated in Central Asia. Its characteristics are so modified by 

 subjugation as to produce many tame varieties. 



