quadrupeds. 
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THE IBEX. 
162. The Ibex is found principally on the Alps, 
the Pyrenees, and the highest mountains of Greece. 
In the shape of its body, it resembles the goat, but 
differs in its horns, which are much larger. These 
sometimes weigh sixteen or eighteen pounds, and 
are from two to four feet long, being covered with 
knots. Its colour is brown, with a streak of black 
along its back. 
163. This animal is very agile and strong, and, 
when closely pressed, will sometimes turn upon the 
incautious huntsman, and tumble him down the pre- 
cipices, unless he has time to lie down, and let the 
creature bound over him ; and, if the pursuit be 
continued, the Ibex will throw himself down the 
steepest declivities, and fall on his horns in such a 
manner as to remain unhurt. 
Where is the Ibex found ? ,How does it differ from the Goat. ? 
How does the Ibex defend itself, and escape from the huntsman i 
