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

neither tall nor short. They are very patient ones. They can with-
stand rain, cold, sun's heat, hunger, and thrist. They have moderate
passion and smooth bodies but are a little impatient. They take a little
food and pass a little urine. Though they are lean, they can carry
burdens well. They never feel dejected while at work. They are grate-
full to their masters. They are useful to human beings.
[2nd variety of ASSES]
(KHARA)
These varieties of asses are generally black, in colour, having
long bodies and big eyes. Some are gray in colour. They have many
knotted hair on their bodies. They are a little bit stout. They are never
impatient nor unhealthy. They have stroug memory. They will work
sudmissively and satisfactorily to their masters. They are very strong
and passionate. They appear to be very ungrateful when they are im-
patient. They are slow in walk. They do'nt produce bad smell much.
They even venture to do very mean work when they are angry.
They endure any kind of hard labour. They are fond of hearing sweet
words. Some of the asses of this variety have various colours and
some have various coloured spots on their bodies.
[3rd variety of ASSES]
(RASABHA)
These' kinds of asses are a inixed breed of horses and asses.
They are otherwise called mules. Some are red, white, black, or grey
ahd some of various colours. They are, generally tall and have long
stripes. Though they are a little less in speed than horses, they could
easily be trained. Some like to live in forests alone and create fear
to other smaller animals. They have a little passiou aud are moderate
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