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to man. It is found in herds of from 8 or 10 to 50 

 or even 100 ; the males and females being generally 

 found apart in the summer, but frequently associat- 

 ing together at all seasons. The herds keep to 

 high open ground above forest and never enter 

 bush even. They feed and rest alternately during 

 the day ; owing to their colour it is peculiarly 

 difficult to make them out when they are lying 

 down amongst stones. Their flesh is excellent, 

 especially about September, when they are in good 

 condition. 



" The bharal is easily tamed if taken young, and 

 has bred freely in the Zoological Gardens, Regent's 

 Park. The period of gestation has not, however, 

 been accurately determined; it is 160 days accord- 

 ing to Hodgson. This animal has never been 

 known to breed with tame sheep." 



Napo is the Tibetan name of this sheep. 



