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Haagner, A., 1920. South African mammals: a short manual for the use of field naturalists, sportmen and travellers. London, H.F.G. Witherby and Cape Town, T. Maskew Miller, pp. i-xx, 1-248
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Sub-Order PERISSODACTYLA. This group contains the Rhinoceri, equine animals and Tapirs (which last are not found in Africa). Middle toe larger than the others; this may be the only functional digit, as in the case of the equines. Toes of the hind foot never more than three in number. Dorso-lumbar vertebrae 23 or more in the living forms. Prernolar and molar teeth in a continuous series with massive crowns. Dentition frequently complete, viz., incisors 3-3, canines 1-1, premolars 4-4, molars 3-3 = 44. Stomach simple; gall-bladder not present.
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