The Antlers of the Red Deer 



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In the latter the antlers have become massive, angular and 

 almost clumsy. They contrast strongly with the light, grace- 

 fully curved and rounded antlers of the other. In particular 

 we may note that the terminal tines have coalesced, broadened, 

 and constitute the "saucer," which is a characteristic feature 



Head and Antlers of a Red Deer from New Zealand. 



in some other species. The whole face is also broader and 

 heavier. 



These changes have been induced it is believed in a com- 

 paratively short period. Red deer were first introduced from 

 Scotland into New Zealand about the middle of the last 

 century. A second batch were sent by the late Prince Albert 

 a few years after the- first. They acclimatised readily and 



