On the Cattle Ranges. 73 



Even eagles are far less dangerous enemies to antelope 

 than are wolves and coyotes. These beasts are always 

 prowling round the bands, to snap up the sick or unwary ; 

 and in spring they revel in carnage of the kids and fawns. 

 They are not swift enough to overtake the grown animals 

 by sheer speed ; but they are superior in endurance, and 

 especially in winter, often run them down in fair chase. 

 A prong-buck is a plucky little beast, and when cornered 

 it often makes a gallant, though not a very effectual, fight. 



