An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c20.s1.t3.52
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c20.s1.t3.52
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*Cervus duvauceli* is found n. of the Ganga from Kumaon to Assam and in the c. plains. *Axis axis* inhabits the peninsula and is also found in Kumaon, Bengal, Sikkim, Nepal and Ceylon. *Axis*.*porcinus* is generally found in the Indo-Ganga plains. The remains of the deer indicate that vegetation was ample and that the climate was at least moderately wet.