Then there is the Niata or bull-dog breed of cattle, which are also South American.
Thus, for instance, whatever the causes may have been which have produced and perpetuated the niata breed of cattle, they have certainly produced a wonderful "stability" of a great modification in a wonderfully short time.
Allusion may here again be made to the case of the niata cattle.
If, however, even this should be denied, what will be said of the second case, that of the niata cattle?
It shows us, also, how natural selection would have determined the rejection of the niata modification, had it arisen in a state of nature[105].
Indeed, I have chosen this case of the niatacattle expressly because their strongly marked peculiarities are deleterious, and therefore exclude Mr. Wallace's appeal to the argument from ignorance of a possible utility.
A niata bull crossed with a common cow, and the reverse cross, yield offspring having an intermediate character, but with the niata peculiarities highly conspicuous[104].
For, in view of this fact, it is immaterial what the origin of the niata breed may have been.
It is a singular fact that an almost similar structure to the abnormal [2] one of the niata breed, characterizes, as I am informed by Dr.
The breed is very true; and a niatabull and cow invariably produce niata calves.
The breed is very true, and the niata bull and cow invariably produce niata calves.
Now, it is a singular fact that an almost similar structure to the abnormal one of the niata breed characterises the great extinct ruminant of India--the sivatherium.
Look at the skull of the pig in any one of the highly improved breeds, with the occipital condyles and other parts greatly modified; or look at that of the niata ox.
To turn to more important characters: the niata cattle of the Pampas are remarkable from their short foreheads, upturned muzzles, and curved lower jaws.
I was informed of the existence in Banda Oriental of a breed with reversed hair; and the extraordinary niata cattle first appeared and have since been kept distinct in La Plata.
Niata cattle cannot so well effect from their upturned jaws and the shape of their lips; consequently, if not attended to, they perish before the other cattle.
Niata cattle, and on a similar malformation in the codfish.
We have seen that in South America the niata cattle, which certainly are not made useful by their shortened faces and upturned nostrils, have been preserved.
Ancon and Mauchamp sheep and niata cattle, which are all comparatively modern breeds, exhibit remarkably strong powers of inheritance.
A niata bull crossed with a common cow, and the reverse cross, yield offspring having an intermediate character, but with the niata character strongly displayed.
The breed is very true, and a niata bull and cow invariably produce niata calves.
Nathusius states that the form of skull characteristic of the niata cattle occasionally appears in European cattle; but he is mistaken, as we shall hereafter see, in supposing that these cattle do not form a distinct race.
It shows us, also, how natural selection would have determined the rejection of the niata modification had it arisen in a state of nature.
Wyman also concluded, after making numerous inquiries in La Plata, that the niata cattle transmit their peculiarities or form a race.
The Niata cattle in South America show us how small a difference in structure may make, during such periods, a great difference in preserving an animal's life.
It is probable that some breeds, such as the semi- monstrous niata cattle, and some peculiarities, such as being hornless, etc.
Nathusius states that the form of skull characteristic in the niata cattle occasionally appears in European cattle; but he is mistaken, as we shall hereafter see, in supposing that these cattle do not form a distinct race.
Sivatherium, resemblance of the, to Niata cattle, i.
English bulldogs in India, i, 38; resemblance between Sivatherium and Niata cattle, i.
For the niata cattle, see my 'Journal of Researches,' 1845, p.
Niata cattle, and on a similar malformation in the codfish, i.
The breed is very TRUE; and a niata bull and cow invariably produce niata calves.
It is a singular fact that an almost similar structure to the abnormal one of the niata breed, characterises, as I am informed by Dr.
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