ALTAI WAPITI 



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ALTAI WAPITI (Cervus canadensis asiaticus). 



From the typical wapiti this well-marked local variety differs by 

 its inferior size, relatively longer body and shorter limbs, and absolutely 

 larger antlers ; the general colour of the coat being yellowish tawny at 

 all times of year. This wapiti inhabits the forest-clad portions of the 

 Altai and Thian-Shan ranges ; it was first described by Dr. Severtzoff 

 under the name of C. maral, var. asiatica, and subsequently by Mr. 

 Blanford, on the evidence of detached antlers obtained by the Second 

 Yarkand Mission, as C. eustephanus. 



Length 



1 Shed antlers bought by Sir Douglas Forsyth. 



