CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
THE STAG OR RED DEER (Cervus elephus) 
This is the noble animal which was formerly so plentiful in 
Europe, and now exists only in greatly reduced numbers, owing 
to the pursuit of it by hunters. It roams the wide forests no 
longer, but many fine specimens are preserved in private parks. 
The red deer is an expert swimmer and good runner. It can be 
domesticated but is of an uncertain temper. The stags some¬ 
times engage in the most terrific combats. 
Coming back to the main walk again and going east, the 
visitor comes to the European wild boars. 
THE WILD BOAR (Sus scrofa) 
Is supposed to be the parent stock of all the varieties of the 
domestic hog. It has a short and thick body, straight ears, black 
bristly hair, and angular tusks which curve out and upwards. 
These animals defend themselves from the attacks of wild 
Black Tak 
