RHINOCEROS. 



size, and armed with strong hoofs, and two exterior toes, which are much 

 shorter, and scarcely touch the ground in walking. Their canine teeth bend 

 upwards so as to form projecting tusks, and their snout is flattened and adapted 

 for rooting in the earth. 



The Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros]* These are large animals, with each foot 

 divided into three toes. The bones of the nose are very thick, and united 



FIG. 421. SKULL OF RHINOCEROS. 



into a sort of vault, upon which is supported a solid horn, composed of aggluti- 

 nated hairs. They frequent marshy places, and live on herbs and the branches 

 of trees. 



FIG. 422. AMERICAN TAI-IK. 



The Tapirs ( Tapir] have their nose prolonged into a short proboscis, which, 

 although very moveable, is not prehensile like thit of the elephant. There 

 are several species known. 



* blv, pt.v6], rhin, rhinos, a nose; Kfpas, keras, a horn. 



