_ THE COMMON GOAT. —

Tux Goat which is to be seen domesti-
cated in many parts of the United States
and other countries was tamed from the
common wild species. It is very swift
and active, climbing the most rugged
mountains, and fearlessly browsing at the
edge of the steepest precipices. The kids
are generally produced early in the spring.
The buck has a rank, nauseous smell,.
which proceeds from ‘his skin. Though
fond of the summits of bleak and lofty.
mountains, the Goat cannot bear severe
cold. The flesh is much e&teemed by some
nations, though it is inferior to mutton.

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