Mriga Pakshi Shastra

Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya
Publisher: V Krishnaswamy

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become old. They fear for heavy wiads, hot Sun and heavy rains. in their old age. Their roar, temper, and strength are reduced. Their age is limited to 16 years. They are capturable by means of moose and not by means of weapops. In their early age they are easily capturable especially in winter season as their temperment will be less. They must be trained when they are young and tender. Thoy never yield to good and smooth words,
3rd GROUP. DESCRIPTION OF HYBNAS.
[1st pariety of HYENAS]
(TARAKSHU)
There are 2 kinds of Hyenas. They resemble tigers in strength and terribleness. They are low breeded ones. Their youth begins in their 6th year as lions and tigers. Their nature is duil and tempor bad. They are blackish red in colour, and a little shorter than tho tigers. Some have black spots on their bodies. They run so swiftly
like an arrow. Their bodies are covered with long and rough hair.
They have short feet and claws. Their necks are white in colonr.
Their heads would be bent down when they stand. Their tails are
stout. They run very speedily when they become angry. They aro fond of human flesh. They kill deer and other animals very easily. Aftor they are fully satisfied with eating flesli, they sleep in nights. After their hunger is passified, foain coines out of their mouth.
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