RUMINANT QUADRUPEDS. 



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perseded mostly by the horses and mules which have 

 been introduced from Europe. 



182. In the family of Camelopardidae there is only one 

 known species, the Giraife, Fig. 91. This very peculiar 



Fig. 91. Giraffe. 



animal has some points of resemblance to the Camel, and 

 some to the Deers and Antelopes. It is found only in 

 Africa; there being two varieties, one in the southern 

 part of the continent, and the other in Nubia, Abyssinia, 

 and the adjoining districts. It is seen in herds of twelve 

 to forty in number, making splendid objects in tfre land- 

 scape, as with their tall necks they browse from the trees. 



Questions. What is said of the Ovidas ? What effect is produced 

 on their tails by domestication ? How do the Capridae differ from the 

 Ovidae ? What is said (W their usefulness to man ? What is said of 

 the Angora Goat ? Of the Cashmere Goat ? Of the Caucasian Ibex ? 

 How are the Cervidae distinguished from the other families of the Ru- 

 minants? What is the office of the "velvet," and how is it disposed 



