THE STORY OF THE WILD GOAT . 
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the valleys, often to the villages. Far up among the snow-covered heights 
can be found the old bucks, who disdain seeking shelter from the storms. 
When feeding or reposing, sentinels are placed in commanding positions 
to apprise the flock of approaching danger, which they do by means of a loud 
snort, upon which the whole company at once takes to flight. 
ALPINE WILD GOATS. 
Probably the most active of the wild goats is the pasang of Persia, from 
which species the various breeds of domestic goats are derived. This species 
lias long scimitar-like horns, much compressed, with the front edge forming a 
sharp keel. It frequents craggy and rocky districts, taking leaps of great 
length with unerring precision. In spite of the constant persecution to which 
