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They are nearly all from Africa, that home of the antelope, 

 where they replace the deer. 



The Saiga Antelope is remarkable for its nose develop- 

 ment. It is also unique in being the only one found in 

 cold regions; Siberia being its habitat. 



Musk Sheep. 



From D. Appleton & Co.'s •• Elements of Zoology. Science Series." 



The Musk Sheep {Ovibos moschatus). This curious 

 animal is very scarce in collections, being so difficult of 

 capture in its native country, the extreme Arctic regions, 

 where it is fairly common. As this species is more like a 

 sheep, the term musk ox is incorrect. A fine specimen has 

 just been added to the Museum collection. 



The Mountain Sheep {Ovis montatta) is a noble exam- 

 ple of this group. It is much larger than any known species. 

 The male and female here seen are excellent of the kind, 

 the former exhibits the wonderful development of horns! 

 which are immensely large and extremely strong in pro- 

 portion to their size. This is exclusively an American 

 animal. 



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