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69. It does not appear that any efforts to tame the 
Zebra have been entirely successful, but, as it re- 
sembles the horse in form, it doubtless partakes in 
some measure of its nature, and may, perhaps, by 
proper training, be added to the number of our do- 
mestic animals. 
70. The beauty of the Zebra makes it an accep- 
table gift to the princes of the East, to whom they 
are often sent. The African ambassadors frequently 
bring these animals with them to the court of Con- 
stantinople, as presents to the Grand Seignior. We 
are told that one of the governors of Batavia gave a 
Zebra, which had been sent to him from Africa, to 
the emperor of Japan, for which he received, as an 
equivalent, a present to the value of fifteen thousand 
pounds. 
THE BULL. 
71. Oxen, which is the general name given to 
horned cattle, are found in all parts of the world. 
The Oxen of Egypt are perhaps equal to any, being 
What is said of the attempts to tame the Zebra ? 
To whom are Zebras frequently presented ? 
Wherfe are Oxen found ? 
What is said of the Oxen of Egypt ? 
