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to destroy the young fawns, he would use his fore feet for the 
purpose instead of his antlers, even though the latter were in 
perfection. 
13. Crown Antler of American Elk. 
14. Common Form of Antler of American Elk. 
I must close this branch of my subject with the remark that 
further observations are necessary to enable us to fully under- 
stand this interesting feature of the economy of this animal, and 
