TITE AXIS DEER. f -i 



( Miquc curved lines. There is also a white streak across the haunches. There are 1 , 

 however, many varieties of the Axis Deer, which differ in size as well as in color. The 

 height of the adult Axis is almost equal to that of the fallow Deer. 



It does not appear to possess so much restless activity as is seen in many other Deer, 

 and owing to its nocturnal habits, is but seldom seen by day. It frequents the thick 

 grass jungles, preferring the low-lying lands, where a stream is within easy reach, and 

 passing the greater part of the day asleep, in the deep shade of the heavy foliage. If 

 disturbed, it flies off with great speed for a short distance, but does not appear to be 

 capable of maintaining a long chase. 



AXIS DEER. Axis maculata. 



OF the Capreoline Deer, the common ROEBUCK is a familiar example. 



This animal is smaller than the fallow Deer, being only two feet and three or four 

 inches in height at the shoulder, but although so small, can be really a formidable 

 animal, on account of its rapid movements, and great comparative strength. Speaking 

 of this animal, Mr. St. John makes the following remarks. After stating that when 

 captured young it can readily be tamed, he proceeds to say : 



" A tame buck becomes a dangerous pet, for after attaining to his full strength, he is 

 very apt to make use of it in attacking people whose appearance he does not like. 



