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THE NYLGHAU. 
The nylghau, which name signifies “the 
k, 
ox,” is one of the largest and most 
‘*''0'Wn of those animals which seem to be 
l^^'^pounded of the ox, the deer, and the an- 
It is a native of northern India ; has 
^ pointed head, an arched forehead, full 
j eyes, a square, black, ox-like muzzle, a 
neck with a stiflF irregular mane of black 
extending down to the withers, while a 
^ of coarse hair hangs from the throat to 
and horns, set wide apart, 
^ard 
• ^ — 
fhick at the base ; they bend slightly for 
j are black, smooth, and of about the 
— 
length as the ears, that is, about seven 
J<^hes. ■ - 
the 
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The tail and hoofs resemble those of 
, ' Common cow. When full grown the nyl- 
measures about four feet four inches at 
