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The small antelopes will be found in the Small-Deer 
House, the next building in order. 
THE SMALL-DEER HOUSE, No. 49. 
In captivity the small and delicate species of deer, an- 
telopes and gazelles are better cared for in enclosures that 
are not too large. For such creatures, freedom in a large 
enclosure usually means early death from accident or ex- 
posure. 
The very important building called the Small-Deer House 
has been erected with special reference to the wants of the 
interesting little hoofed animals which are too small for the 
Antelope House and the large ranges. In winter it will 
shelter the small tropical mountain sheep and goats, which 
are unable to withstand the rigors of outdoor life on Moun- 
tain Sheep Hill, and the tropical swine may also be expected 
here. 
The Small-Deer House is situated in close proximity to 
the Antelope House, and westward thereof. Of the build- 
ings of secondary rank, it is one of the most satisfactory, 
being roomy, well-lighted and capable of comfortably hous- 
ing and displaying a large and varied collection. The struc- 
ture is 158 feet in length by 46 feet in width. It contains 
thirty compartments, each of which, under stress of ne- 
