MAMMALS. 239 



Lepchas believe that the foetus dried and powdered is of great virtue 

 in difficult confinements. The musk-deer (Moschus moschiferus) remains 

 always at high elevations, rarely descending below 8,000 feet even 

 in winter. The seroiu (^Nemorhoedus bubalina) frequents the rockiest 

 ravines over 6,000 feet, while the goral [Nemorhoedus gored) affects 

 similar localities, but descends to 3,000 feet and is found up to 8,000. 

 The burhel {Ovis nahura) is found in considerable flocks at high 

 altitudes. 



