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Another closely allied form is the FORMOSAN SIKA, which bears a rather paler summer 
coat, and carries spots in its winter pelage. This deer is found on the mountains of the island 
from. which it takes its name. The few antlers which have reached this country seem to 
indicate that in this respect this deer is inferior to the other sikas. The longest pair yet 
recorded measure not more than 193 inches. 
The PEKIN SIKA, sometimes known as Dybowski’s deer, is considerably larger in size than 
the rest of the group, standing well over 3 feet at the shoulder. The horns are large and 
rugged, and measure as much as 27 inches in length. The coat is thick and shaggy, and well 
adapted for life in a harsh climate. The habitat of this species is North-eastern Manchuria 
and the borders of Korea. 
FALLOW DEER 
FALLOW DEER are, perhaps, to English people, the most familiar of all the cervine race, 
forming as they do, in the semi-domesticated state, the adornments of many English parks. The 
flesh of this handsome deer furnishes the well-known venison of this country, and is perhaps 
the best-tasted of all deer-meat. A good fallow buck stands about 3 feet at the shoulder, and 
weighs (clean) about 150 lbs., though specimens have been shot weighing as much as 204 lbs., 
‘Photo by C. Reid] [Wishaw, N. B. 
A YOUNG FALLOW BUCK OF THE BROWN BREED 
The favourite park-deer of England 
but this is exceptional. The horns are strongly palmated. Originally this deer was not 
indigenous to Britain, but is often said to have been introduced by the Romans from Eastern 
Europe. 
The CoMMON FALLOw DEER is found in the wild state in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Austria, 
Rhodes, Sardinia, Asia Minor, and North Palestine. It is doubtful whether, as has been stated, 
this deer ever existed in modern times in the wild state in North Africa. This is a highly 
gregarious species, delighting to move in considerable herds. In some parts of Scotland fallow 
deer have reverted completely to the wild state, and afford excellent sport. And even park- 
