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Show 1 9 0 5 .] MAMMALS FROM ZULULAND. 2 7 5 Pronolagus ruddi would appear to be confined to a comparatively small area in S.E. Africa, while P . crassicaudatus in its different subspecies (nyikce, melanurus, curryi, &c.) is spread over all South Africa, from Nyasa in the north and Namaqualand on the west to Wakkerstroom and Natal on the south-east. " Zulu name ‘ Ntenetsha.' " Rather uncommon. Frequenting the stony crests of the hills, but taking to the bush if pursued. As in other parts of South Africa, Pronolagus frequents one particular spot to leave its droppings and may sometimes be trapped there in consequence. The natives hunt this species incessantly."-C. H. B. G. 42. P r o c a v ia c apen sis Pall. <5. 615. Sibudeni. 44 Zulu name 4 Imbile.' " Uncommon-partly on account of its forming an article of food for the natives, and also because places suited to its habits are scarce in this district. It frequents the loose boulders under the krantzes, thickly overgrown with vegetation. " Other specimens besides the one sent home were shot, but were not secured."-0. H. B. G. 43. Ce p h a lo ph u s n a ta len sis Smith. S . 863, 877. Umvolosi. " Zulu name 4 Mkumbi.' 44 This little buck seems to keep entirely to the coast-line of Zululand and Natal. It is rather local, but where found is common. It is strictly a bush-buck and in habits is very similar to the blue-buck, but perhaps is more partial to swampy ground."-0. H. B. G. 44. C e ph a lo ph u s monticola Thunb. <$ . 674. § . 611, 616, 646, 662, 667. Sibudeni. 44 Zulu name 4 Impiti.' 44 Very common in the bush, which it never leaves, even when hard pressed. It sleeps during the day under a fallen tree or in thick undergrowth in some dry place. When chased by a dog it invariably makes for the nearest sluit of running water and runs in the middle of it, going downhill. It makes a snuffling noise when running and a loud 4 baa '-like cry when caught by a dog or badly wounded."-C. H. B. G. 45. C e ph a lo ph u s g r im m i Linn. c? . 619. Jususie Valley. S . 794, 826. $ . 809,857. Umvolosi. <$ . 849. Hlatwa District. 44 Zulu name 4 Mpuusi.' 44 This species and the Oribiare the only two open-country buck left in the greater part of the western districts of Zululand. The latter is now extremely rare and rigorously protected. Unlike |
