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VERTEllRATES : MAMMALS. 



is hunted in the autumn and winter, and great num- 

 bers are sent to the markets. Its flesh is called veni- 

 son, and is highly- prized for food. 



Fig. 6i. — Common, or V^irginia. Deer. 



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■ Musk Deer 



The Musk Deer inhabits Thi- 

 bet, and is much smaller than 

 the Common Deer, and has no 

 horns. In each side of the 

 upper jaw are long canine or 

 eyeteeth, like tusks. The musk 

 used in making perfumery is 

 furnished by this animal. It 

 is contained in a pouch on 

 the under side of the body. 



Antelopes. 



Antelopes are found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and 

 North America, but are most numerous in southern 



