Jungle By-Ways in India 



Two little sharp tusks, the canine-teeth, curve 

 downwards from the upper jaw, and when at bay 

 it can inflict sharp wounds with these. 



The little barking deer is a solitary animal, being 

 usually found alone, though occasionally a pair 

 will be found together. It is perhaps most com- 

 monly seen in beats, where it will be found to ap- 

 proach the edge of the forest in the quietest and 

 wariest manner, not a sound betraying its presence. 

 Then when pressed it will jump across the ride in 

 a flash, giving only the snappiest of shots. Men 

 often shoot them with slugs, but I personally 

 think it more sporting to use the rifle. 



The tracks are fairly easily distinguishable from 

 those of the hog deer, as may be seen from the 

 accompanying sketch. 



The young ones are spotted, and are quite help- 

 less for several days after birth. I found one about 

 the middle of April, in the Terai, in a tiny form in 

 tall grass jungle, and the little beggar though a 

 couple of days or so old could scarcely stand. 



We had put up the mother, who took up a 

 position within 50 yards and barked away at us 

 furiously. 



One or two young ones are said to be born at a 

 birth, the period of gestation being six months. 



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