मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

they are never idle at their work. They are pioneers in their crouds.
They are intelligent and angry when their masters punish them.
[3rd variety of ELEPHANTS.]
(HASTI)
These varieties of elephants are slow in walk and less powerful.
They possess beautiful bodies. They are very grateful to their masters
and fond of doing work every day and they will complete it happily.
They project their penis at passion times. Their eyes will be always
glittering. They are fond of playing in water, mud, dust etc., and fond
of music. They work only when punished.
[4th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(DWIRADA)
These varieties of elephants have pure white tusks but black
bodies. Though they are stout and strong they are short. Their heads
and trunks are very stout. They are always slow in walk, and eating
much. Their cries are very grand and amusing. They feel exhausted
even if their work is small. Though they are beautiful, they are
cowards. They lose temper like serpants if they are troubled. They
are fond of dressing. They will work according to the will of their
mahouts. Their breath is very hard.
[5th variety of ELEPHANTS]
(GAJA)
These varieties of elephants are huge blue coloured bodied ones.
They are very strong and powerful but they have neither proud nor
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