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THE WILD ASS. 
THE Wild Ass is a native of Asia, and it is scarcely pos- 
sible to imagine a greater contrast than is presented by 
this noble and spirited animal to the common domestic 
Ass. The Wild Ass in Persia and Arabia is as large as 
a horse, and is as fleet and as full of fire. It is used only 
for riding by the Persian nobles, and is preferred by them 
to the horse. 
