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3520. An antler of an old male Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The palmated branches are broad in proportion to their length, which is much curtailed, 

 with the exception of the brow-snag. The terminal divisions or points of this antler are 

 thirty-seven in number. 



From Siberia. 



Hunterian. 



3521. The skull of a male Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus), with the antlers removed. 



The parietal is triangular, and its apex advances forwards between the frontals. Almost 

 all the frontal suture is simple. The rudimentary canines are preserved in the sockets behind 

 the premaxillary suture. 



Hunterian. 



3522. The skull of a Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The antlers have been shed, and the short pedicels terminate in a slightly convex surface. 

 The premaxillaries do not attain the nasals. The rudimentary canines have not been pre- 

 served in their sockets. 



Hunterian. 



3523. The left antler of a male Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



It has been shed. 



Hunterian. 



3524. The right antler of a male Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The brow-snag is long, palmated and branched, as usual. 

 From Lapland. 



Presented by William Buttock, Esq. 



3525. The calvarium and antlers of a female Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The antlers are of small size, characteristic of the sex, with their brow-snags, especially the 

 right one, disproportionately developed. 

 From Lapland. 



Hunterian. 



3526. The calvarium and antlers of a female Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The left brow-snag is longer and larger than the right. The beam is less curved than 

 usual in both. 

 From Greenland. 



Hunterian. 



3527. Part of the calvarium and antlers of a female Rein-deer (Cervus Tarandus). 



The right brow-snag is longer and stronger than the left. 

 From Lapland. 



Hunterian. 



