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LIEUT. -COL. J. BIDDTJLPH ON 



[Dec. 2, 



where the highest point rises to 6590 feet above the sea-level. 

 Here the Wild Sheep have a considerable area of pine-clad mountain 

 to wander over, disturbed only by occasional wood-cutters and 

 peasants herding goats and sheep. At the time of the first occupation 



Fig. 1. 



Uvis ophion. 

 Front view of horns. 



Fig. 2. 



Ovis ophion. 

 Side view of head with horns. 



in 1878 it was supposed that the Wild Sheep had been exterminated 

 with the exception of a single flock of twenty-five members, and a 

 check was placed on their slaughter. Since then their numbers have 

 increased and it may be hoped that under modified restrictions 



