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Next to the gayal is the Gam—also a forest-dwelling ox, of large size; and, like the other, browsing upon the leaves and twigs of trees.

The usual manner employed to catch the full-grown gayal is to surround a field of corn with a strong fence.

The three species—gaur, gayal and banteng—inhabit Indo-Malayan countries, and all of them are dark brown with white stockings.

"P.S.—Do any of the Eastern Bengal races call this mithun gayal?"

The gayal is of a much milder disposition than the gaur, and is extensively domesticated, and on the frontiers of Assam is considered a valuable property by the people.