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

[3rd variety of BUFFALOES]
(VAHADWIT)
These kinds of buffaloes are very tall, swift and black, in
colour. They are fond of sweet words. They could not be controlled
when they become wild of anger. They have long tails and hard,breath-
ing. They can work completely and satisfactorily. They have broad
eyes, big humps, and long necks. They are devoid of diseases in early
ages. They have much passion for cohabitation. They often cry aloud.
Their hair and skin are very thick. They often roll about in mud and
sand. Their limbs and nerves become very strong when they are angry.
They stand first among their crowd.
[4th variety of BUFFALOES]
(KASARA)
These varieties of buffaloes are blackish red with white hair.
They are moderate in size and very strong and powerful. They have
white horns, stout stomachs and very quick moevments. They always
produce long loud cry. They take a little food when they are in prime
youth. They are fond of rolling about in mire and going very happily
in rain. They are never separated fron their cattle. They have long
and hanging testicles and less passion. They can control their minds
and work hardly.
[5th variety of BUFFALOES]
(SAIRIBHA)
They always live in forests appearing terribly. They have
very much irritation of temper. They destroy all places wherever
they go. Though they are very strong, they could not easily, be
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