340 THE REIN-DEER. 



There is a singular propensity in the Rein-deer to feed 

 on the lemmings, which they seize and devour with a sort 

 of unrestrainable passion. During the migrations of these 

 little animals, the herdsman is frequently unable to keep 

 his deer together, they disperse so widely and eagerly in 

 search of them. 



Several attempts have been made to introduce the Rein- 

 deer into this country, but yet without success, chiefly, it 

 appears, from the improper selection of a place to which 

 they might retire on their first landing. 



