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Show 932 ON T H E ANTELOPES OF SOMALI-LAND. [Dec. 1. where they may be seen in herds varying from three to ten in number. I did not notice any on the plateau. 6. GAZELLA, sp. inc. (Flabby-nosed Gazelle^.) This Gazelle was shot on the plateau towards the beginning of April. It is remarkable for having a quantity of loose skin on the nose. The Gazelles on the plateau seemed to me to differ greatly from those on the plain by the coast, as the black mark along the side was entirely wanting; they also looked much lighter in colour, in fact almost white. I shot a female apparently of this species, but did not notice the extraordinary development of the skin of the nose as presented by the male. 7. GAZELLA SCEMMERRINGI. (Saemmerring'' S Gazelle.) This Antelope we thought to be of a new species, as it seemed larger than the Soommerring's Gazelles that we met with in the Bogos country in our former expedition ; the horns certainly are much larger. It is extremely plentiful on the plateau, some of the herds numbering one hundred at least. Where these Antelopes drank, if they drank at all, is a mystery to me, as the only water obtainable on the plateau during the dry season is from wells about forty feet deep. 8. COBUS, sp. inc.2 (Water-buck.) W e did not meet with this Antelope till we reached the banks of Webbe Shebeyli, where it was fairly plentiful among the thick jungle near the river. Its hide is much prized by the natives for making ropes, but the flesh they refuse to touch. 9. NEOTRAGUS, sp. inc.3 (Dwarf Antelope.) These little animals were very abundant on the plateau. Ou being disturbed they bound off with great jumps, uttering a shrill cry. Their flesh tasted strongly of musk, but for want of other meats we had continually to eat it. I often got two or three at a time, with an ordinary charge of shot. 10. ALCELAPHUS, sp. inc. (Hartebeest.) In the first week in April near the northern boundary of the plateau I shot a young male Hartebeest. I unfortunately lost the skull. It was the only time we ever saw any of this species. 1 [This Gazelle, I think, belongs probably to a new species, but requires examination.-P. L. S.] ' [No specimens were brought home of this Antelope, which was probably either C. mipsiprymnus or an allied species.-P. L. S.] 3 [This is a close ally of Neotragus saltianus,hut perhaps different-P. L. S.] |