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the Scriptures. They have hoofs and teeth resembling 

 those of the rhinoceros and kindred forms ; consequently, 

 though so small, they are placed among the great animals that 

 constitute this large order. A good, mounted specimen is 

 here to be seen, as well as a skeleton, both affording a good 

 view of the peculiar characteristics that warrant its rank 

 as the representative of a sub-order. Only one genus with 

 twelve species are known. The Syrian form is the one 

 mentioned in the Scriptures as a cony, others are found in 

 various parts of Africa. 



GROUP 1?. —Family Elephantidce. The &LEPHANTS 

 form a group, or sub-order, which includes the MASTODON, 

 the DlNOTHKRlUM, and several other extinct beasts, whose 

 remains, together with those of certain forms of prehistoric 

 elephants, are found in the western United States. 



GROUP IS. — Family Tapiridw, the TAPIRS. This 

 family includes two genera with six species. The MALAY 

 Tapir ( Tafiirus Malay anus) is the most familiar, being seen 

 at times in menageries. A fine example is in this collec- 

 tion. The American Tapir (Tapints terrestris) is found 



in South America, where other species inhabit. It is the 

 largest of South America's mammals. Baikd's Tapir 

 dwells upon the Isthmus of Panama and in Mexico. 



GROUP 19.— Family Rhinoccrotidce, the RHINOCEROS, 

 One genus with five species are recognized in this family, 

 inhabiting Asia and Africa. The skull of one, and the 

 separated horn, here seen, show the features of this formida- 

 ble weapon. Four extinct families, follow ing the above 

 naturally, are present in the large number of such re- 

 mains found in the w estern portion? of our country. To 

 us the)- seem to have been very peculiar creatures, some 

 remotely resembling the rhinoceros, others horse-like in 

 appearance. 



GROUP '20.— Family Equida, the HORSES. One genus, 

 including eight species, is now regarded as embracing all 



