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THE THAMIN OR BROW-ANTLERED DEER. 
Cervus Eldi. Native names: Sangnai, Manipur ; Thameng or Thamin, 
Burma. 
Habitat . —Manipur, southwards throughout Burma. 
Description.— Of moderate size, very coarse hair, extra thick about the 
neck, tail short. Long narrow head. Extremely long curved brow antler, 
joining the beam in a continuous curve at right angles to the burr, -there is 
generally a snag in the axle and small points on the upper surface of the brow 
tine ; the beam branches after a considerable distance ; then curves backwards, 
outwards, and lastly forwards. In winter the males are almost biacv, m 
summer fawn-coloured, does lighter ; lower parts are from pale brown to white 
according to season, no caudal disc, loung spotted. 
They inhabit grassy and swampy plains, in herds from ten to fifty, are some¬ 
times found on the fringe of forest, but usually keep to the ooen plain. 1 hey are on 
of wallowing. In Manipur the horns are shed in June, in Burma acout beptem her , 
males acquiring horns in their second year are in their prime at seven years o <. . 
Measurements. — Average height at shoulder, 45 inches ; does, 42 inches ; 
average horn measurements, from tip of brow antler to end of horn, bb inches. 
Average weight of males, 220 lbs. ; females, 160 lbs. 
