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black markings ; the black stripes of the body become fainter on 

 the haunches and disappear on the under parts. 



E. Quagga, or A. Quagga. The name, (Quagga,) of this ani- 

 mal, expresses the sound of its voice, which, in some degree, is 

 like the barking of a dog. It is now sometimes tamed by the 

 natives and used for purposes of draught, and occasionally a half 

 domesticated specimen is offered for sale at Cape Town with a 

 rider on its back ; but in the most tractable state to which it has 

 hitherto been reduced, it is regarded as vicious, obstinate and 

 fickle. 



ORDER PACHYDERMATA. 



Give the derivation of the term PACHYDERMATA. Why are the animals 

 of this order so called ? Where are they found ? What genus appears 

 wild in Europe ? What is the nature of their food ? What peculiarity 

 have the canine or incisor teeth ? How is the muzzle prolonged ? What 

 is said of the size and strength of these animals ? 



From what is the family name PROBOSCIDKA derived ? What does it in- 

 clude ? How many species of the Elephant ? By what are both species 

 distinguished ? How do they compare as to general characters and habits ? 

 In what respects do they differ? What is said of the molar teeth ? What 

 peculiarity in the manner in which they succeed each other? In \vbat 

 bones are the tusks seated. Describe the tusks. What is said respecting 

 their length and weight ? How is the foot enclosed ? What is required by 

 the immense weight of the head ? What is said of the muscles of the 

 neck? To what is the entire structure compared? What is said of the 

 internal organization? Which is the most remarkable part of the Ele- 

 phant? What are its uses? How many muscles has it? Describe it. 

 What is found at its extremity ? What is said of the skin, head, tail and 

 general appearance of the Elephant ? What indicates its very great force ? 

 What is the East India Company's standard as to height for a serviceable 

 Elephant? Where are the largest found? What use has been made of 

 them by Eastern princes ? What use was made of ivory in ancient times ? 

 What weight of it was exported to Great Britain in 1831,2. HotfGreat 

 a destruction of Elephants did* this involve? Mention the chief marts 

 whence ivory is obtained. For what purpose is it most used in England ? 

 Where in Europe are ivory articles manufactured most extensively ? What 

 people excel in preparing ivory articles ? Where are Elephants still found 

 in great numbers ? Of what roots are they especially fond ? What ingen- 

 ious use do they make of, their tusks ? How is this animal stimulated to 

 extra effort ? Repeat the story showing his love of sweet things. What is 

 said of his senses ? What of his fondness for certain flowers and plants ? 

 Why is he not often bred in captivity ? For what is he trained in India ? 

 What is said of his fondness for water ? How is he captured ? What allu- 

 sions to the Elephant are found in the Holy Scriptures ? What is said of 

 their affections ? How illustrated ? How are they influenced by kindness ? 

 Give examples showing their sagacity and power of memory. Derive the 

 specific -name of the Mammoth. What is said of their remains? Give the 

 derivation of the term Mastodon. Is this a living or extinct genus ? In 

 what deposits are its remains found ? How is it principally distinguished 



