ON THE GROWTH OF DEER-HORNS. 



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frequently exhibit an abnormal growth of horn. Now the Roe- 

 deer is a timid, shy creature, keeping much to the woods, easily 



Fig. 8. 



Fig. 9. 



taking alarm, and dashing off suddenly into the thicket at the 

 approach of an intruder. Nothing is more probable than that 



Fig. 10. 



Fig. 11. 



Roe-deer constantly injure their horns while "in the velvet" by 

 coming in contact with some opposing bough during hasty flight. 



