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

masters' prosperity. Therefore, the kings, princes and other noble per-
sons should choose good horses with good curls to increaase their
wealth and prosperity. They must be well fed and maintained in
stables. The mares are also of the same qualities and nature of the
horses, but are more beautiful and swift in walk. Their anger is less.
It would be very pleasant for persons to ride on them. They are easily
trainable and are successful in every kind of attempt. They possess
inborne intelligence. The youth, for the both horses and mares is
from the 5th to 16th year, when they become old. They become dull
and unfit for work. Their utmost age is 25 years. Owing to their good
qualities, kinds and work they are considered to be RAJASA UTTAMA
or superior in 2nd class.
8th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CAMELS.
There are 4 varieties of camels. Some are white, some reddish
brown, and some gray in colour. Their bodies are awkward and their
tails are very short. They are very patient (calm) and quiet-going
animals. They are not at all injurious to any soul on the face of the
earth. They eat always margosa leaves. They are very strong,
powerful and swift. They are dull-in-nature and their walk is very
ugly. Their lips and chins would always be moving. They are very tall
and have big humps. They have much passion during winter seasons.
Their youth begins in their 4th or 5th year. When they begiu to en-
joy with female ones in dark places, bushes, deserts and solitary
and depressed places. After pregnancy they deliver their young
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