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

[3rd variety of WILD BOARS]
(SALYA-Porcupine)
The Porcupines are of brown colour having stout bodies covered
with full of long thorny and projected hair throughout. Their speed,
is more or less like that of an arrow. They have very ugly appearance.
They are very injurious to souls. In places where they roam, crops,
houses, gardens and all other things are entirely destroyed. They
have much irritation and bad qualities. They are always uncontrollable
and unfit for any work. The female ones possess the same qualities
and nature but they are a little less irretated and fearful having more
in dullness and sleep. Their old age begins in their 7th year. Their
utmost age is 10 years. Owing to their creed and work, they are
termed as Tamasa Adhama or inferior in 3rd class.
11th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUFFALOES.
There are 5 kinds of buffaloes in the country alone. They are
generally black with thick and rough skin having long horns. They are
naturally dull and desirous of rolling in mire. Though they are slow
in walk, they are mighty: and strong, and can bare heavy burdens.
They are called the "Main character" for purposes of cultivaton. They
are humble and submissive to all living beings. They have long hang-
ing testicles. They can withstand rain, hot sun, heavy winds, cold, etc.
Their youth begins in the 4th or 5th year. Then they cry aloud often
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