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Sambur ( Ccrvus unicolor ), Page 46. — The Sambur is a large 
animal, being about 5 feet or more in height at the withers. In colour 
it is of a very dark brown. It is found in the hilly and wooded 
districts of India and Ceylon. During the heat of the day it lies in 
concealment, grazing chiefly by night. 
Muntjac ( Ccrvulus muntjac), Page 47. — The Muntjac, a native 
of India, is also known as ihe Barking Deer, on account of the 
curious bark-like cry it gives forth. It is a small animal, beingabout 
22 inches high at the shoulder. The two ridges which run down the 
face in the form of a V, are a peculiarity of this animal. The photo- 
graph represents an albino specimen. 
Dromedary (Cantclus dromedarius ), Page 48. — There are two 
species of Camel, the one-humped and the two-humped. The true 
or Arabian Camel is found in Africa and Asia, and has but one hump. 
The term Dromedary is given to the better class of these, which are 
used for riding purposes ; whilst the inferior beasts are used as 
baggage camels. The difference between these classes is as distinct 
as between that of a race-horse and a cart-horse. 
Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus), Page 49. — The Bactrian 
Camel of Central Asia, differs from the Arabian in having two humps, 
also in its build, which is heavier and more clumsy, the hair being 
longer and thicker. The temper of all camels is vicious and sour, 
and at no time do they show the least affection for their master. 
Albanian Pig (Sus scro/a), Page 50. — In size this pig varies 
from 30 to 40 inches at the shoulder, whilst in weight 300 lbs. or 
more is by no means unusual. In their native parts pigs of this species 
inhabit moist and marshy neighbourhoods, searching for food amongst 
the loose ground. The number of young born in a litter is from 6 to 
10, and it is common for two litters to be produced during the year. 
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), Pages 51 and 53. — 
The name Hippopotamus, derived from the Greek, signifies “ River 
Horse." Hippopotami are ungainly beasts of huge girth. A specimen 
which once lived at the Zoo, weighed close upon 4 tons. Entirely 
aquatic in their habits, these creatures live upon grasses and water 
plants, of which they eat enormous quantities. They thrive well in 
captivity and not infrequently breed. 
Hairy-eared Rhinoceros ( Rhinoceros lasiotis ), Page 53 — The 
Hairy-eared Rhinoceros, a native of India, approximates very closely 
to the Sumatran Rhinoceros; but from its having a more hairy 
appearance, especially due to the tufts upon, the ears, and because 
of its paler colour, it is regarded as a distinct species. The horns 
are two in number. 
African Black Rhinoceros ( Rhinoceros bicomis), Page 54. — 
This species also possesses two horns, but these are usually of a larger 
size than those of their Asiatic brethren ; the African animals also 
differ in having no permanent folds in the skin, a feature which is so 
marked in the Indian Rhinoceros. The specimen depicted is a 
young one. 
Zebras, Pages 55-58. — The Zebras, of which there are four 
recognised species, are readily distinguished by their prominently 
striped heads and bodies. All ate natives of Africa. 
Common Zebra ( Equus zebra), Page 55 — This animal, also 
known as the Mountain Zebra, is the first of the group, and is 
essentially a native of the hilly districts. Although called by the 
name “ Common Zebra,” this beast is now one of the rarest, and is 
seldom seen in captivity. 
