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but is not so fine ; the race of Bretagne is principally employed 

 in posting, and the race of Boulogne for draught and similar 

 service. 



19. The .Ass, Equus rfsinus, is known by his size, which is 

 generally smaller than that of the horse ; by his long ears ; by the 

 black cross over his shoulders, and by the tuft of hair which termi- 

 nates the tail. Though not so powerful as the horse, but being 

 more patient and quiet, he is not less valuable to the inhabitants 

 of the country. Comparatively, he is stronger and hardier than 

 his happy rival. Subject to fewer diseases, his life is sustained at 

 little cost. He is only particular in his drink, and requires pure, 

 limpid water. He is three or four years before he attains his full 

 growth, and lives from twenty to twenty-five years ; he sleeps 

 less than the horse. 



20. When young, the Ass is animated and sprightly ; but bad 

 treatment soon destroys his vivacity : he becomes slow, stupid, 

 and headstrong. 



21. The milk of the Ass, which very closely resembles that of 

 woman, is considered to be a wholesome diet, and even a remedy 

 in some diseases, such as phthisis. 



22. The Zebra, Equus Zebra, which is very like the Ass in 

 form and proportions, is one of the most elegant and most intrac- 

 tible of animals. His skin has the softness of satin, and is adorned 

 with beautiful ribbon-like stripes. In the female these stripes are 

 alternately black and white ; and in the male, brown and yellow. 

 The body is round and full ; the limbs are remarkably slender. 

 His voice resembles the sound of a hunter's horn. The Zebra is 

 found principally in the southern parts of Africa ; numerous 

 troops are often seen grazing on the extensive plains of the Cape 

 of Good Hope. 



23. [The Ct)uagqa,Eqtms Quaccha, which resembles the 

 Horse more than the Zebra, is striped only on the shoulders and 

 back. His name is derived from his cry, which resembles the 

 barking of a dog. The colonists of the vicinity of the Cape of 

 Good Hope, have accustomed it to harness, and keep it with their 

 herds, which, they say, it protects from hyenas and other ferocious 

 animals of the same size. 



24. The Onagga,E(juns Montanns, or mountain horse, 

 which has not been very long known to naturalists, is smaller 



19. What is the Ass ? What are his ciiaracters ? 



20. What effect has bad treatment on the Ass? 



21. What are (he peculiarities of Ass's milk ? 



22. What is the Zebra ? Where is the Zebra found ? 



23. What is the Couagga? For what purpose is it used If 



24. What are the characters of the Onagga ? 



