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RUMINANTIA. 



CERVID./E. 



CER VIDJi. 



Genus Cervus (Linnaeus). 



Generic Character . — Antlers rounded or palmated, witli 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 elaphns (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 claphus, Linn^us, Syst. Nat. I. 93. 

 ,, nobilis, Klein, Quadr. 23. 



The genus Cervus of Linnaeus, constituting the family 

 Cervida of modern authors, is as w.ell marked and natural 



