Discusses the development of horns in antelopes. Remarks on the variation within and between the species of Cervus and on their relationship to each other.
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Discusses the development of horns in antelopes. Remarks on the variation within and between the species of Cervus and on their relationship to each other.
Thanks correspondent for information. CD does not care much for more cases of striped asses,
but is pleased at the interesting case of the affectionate jackal that licks like a domestic dog.