HERBIVORES: DEER, 



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is hunted in the autumn and winter, and great num- 

 bers are sent to the markets. Its flesh is called ven- 

 ison, and is highly prized for food. 



Fig. 60, Common or Virginia Deer. 



The Musk Deer inhabits Thi- 

 bet, and is smaller than the 

 Common Deer, and has no 

 horns. In each side of the 

 upper jaw are long canine or 

 eye teeth, like tusks. The 

 musk used in making perfum- 

 ery is furnished by this animal. 

 It is contained in a pouch, or 

 sack, on the under side of the 

 body. 



ANTELOPES. 



Antelopes are found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and 

 North America, but are most numerous in Southern 



Fig, 61. Musk Deer, 



