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Another closely allied form is the FORMOSAN SIKA, which bears a rather paler summer 

 coat, and carries spots in its winter pelage. This deer is found on the mountains of the island 

 from which it takes its name. The few antlers which have reached this country seem to 

 indicate that in this respect this deer is inferior to the other sikas. The longest pair yet 

 recorded measure not more than 19| inches. 



The PEKIN SIKA, sometimes known as Dybowski's Deer, is considerably larger in size than 

 the rest of the group, standing well over 3 feet at the shoulder. The horns are large and 

 rugged, and measure as much as 27 inches in length. The coat is thick and shaggy, and well 

 adapted for life in a harsh climate. The habitat of this species is North-eastern Manchuria 

 and the borders of Korea. 



FALLOW DEER. 



FALLOW DEER are, perhaps, to English people, the most familiar of all the cervine race, 

 forming as they do, in the semi-domesticated state, the adornments of most of our parks. The 

 flesh of this handsome deer furnishes the well-known venison of this country, and is perhaps 

 the best-tasted of all deer-meat. A good fallow buck stands about 3 feet at the shoulder, and 

 weighs (clean) about 150 Ibs., though specimens have been shot weighing as much as 204 Ibs., 



Photo by C. Reid] 



A YOUNG FALLOW BUCK OP THE BROWN BREED. 



The favourite park-deer of England. 



[ Wishaw, N.B. 



but this is exceptional. The horns are strongly palrnated. Originally this deer was not 

 indigenous to Britain, but is often said to have been introduced by the Romans from Eastern 

 Europe. 



The COMMON FALLOW DEER is found in the wild state in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria, 

 Rhodes, Sardinia, Asia Minor, and North Palestine. It is doubtful whether, as has been stated, 

 this deer ever existed in modern times in the wild state in North Africa. This is a highly 

 gregarious species, delighting to move in considerable herds. In some parts of Scotland fallow 

 deer have reverted completely to the wild state, and afford excellent sport. And even park- 



