THE CHAMOIS {Rupicapra tragus) 



This mammal is characteristic of the chief mountain chains of 

 Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Caucasus, and is the only animal 

 with any title to the name of "antelope" that ranges into the 

 western part of the European continent. It affords an illustration 

 of protection from Natural Enemies as secured by Feeding in a 

 Suitable Place, in this case the more inaccessible part of moun- 

 tainous districts, this end being greatly furthered by its extreme 

 agility. Like many other hoofed mammals the Chamois is 

 social in habit, and a larger or smaller number of individuals graze 

 together during the day, security from surprise being gained by the 

 posting of an old female as a sentinel. 



