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RUMINANT1A. 



CERVID^. 



CERVID^E. 



GENUS CERVUS (Linnaeus). 



Generic Character. Antlers rounded or palmated, with two or more basal 

 tines directed forward. Canine teeth developed in some species. Muzzle 

 bare and moist ; tear-pits well developed ; tail moderate. 



RED DEER OR STAG. 



Cervus elaphus (Linn.). 



Specific Character. Antlers rounded, with three tines directed forwards 

 and a " crown." Canines present. Tail short. Reddish-brown in summer, 

 greyish -brown in winter : the rump pale. 



Cervus elapJius, LINNJEUS, Syst. Nat. I. 93. 

 ,, nobilis, KLEIN, Quadr. 23. 



THE genus Cervus of Linnaeus, constituting the family 

 Cervida of modern authors, is as well marked and natural 



