The _milk_ of the buffalo, though not so good as that of the cow, is in greater quantity, and in much esteem. _Ghee_ is a kind of butter made from the milk of these animals, and clarified. This is an article of commerce in various parts of India, and is generally conveyed in bags or bottles made of the hide, each of which holds from ten to forty gallons. The _flesh_ is said somewhat to resemble beef, but to be of a darker colour: that of the calves is considered peculiarly delicate. Of the skin is made a strong and durable leather, which, under the name of _buff_ leather, is applicable to a great variety of uses. The _horns_ have a fine grain, are strong, and bear a good polish; and are, therefore, much used by cutlers and other artificers. They are occasionally imported into this country from Bengal. These animals usually associate in large herds, in marshy and woody plains. So great is their ferocity that the hunters are at all times fearful of attempting to kill them, unless they are perfectly sure of their aim. They swim over even the widest rivers with a facility which can be equalled by few quadrupeds. 111. _The CAPE BUFFALO_ (Bos cafer) _is an excessively strong and ferocious beast of the ox tribe, which has thick horns that are rugged at the base, and lie so flat as to cover almost all the top of the head._ _These animals are found in herds of a hundred and fifty or two hundred together, in the plains of Caffraria, and other parts of the south of Africa._ There are no animals of the ox tribe so savage, so much dreaded, nor so wantonly mischievous as these: they attack and destroy mankind without being themselves previously assailed, and commit devastations of the most alarming kind in the neighbourhood of the places where they are found. They are killed on account of their _flesh_, which is lean, but juicy and of high flavour; and also on account of their _hides_, which are so thick and tough that even musket-proof targets are formed of them. Of these hides also the strongest and best thongs for harness are made. The Hottentots, who are never inclined to take much trouble in dressing their victuals, cut the _flesh_ off into slices, and then smoke, and at the same time half broil, it over a few coals. They also frequently eat it in a state of absolute putrefaction. ORDER VI.--BELLUÆ. 112. _The HORSE_ (Equus caballus, Fig. 30) _is distinguished from every other quadruped by having his hoofs single, and his tail covered with long hair._ _The male has the name of_ horse, _the female of_ mare, _and the young one of_ foal. _Wild horses are found, in large herds, in Siberia, and several other parts of Asia, as well as in some parts of Africa._