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Show 176 COL. J. A. GRANT ON THE ZEBRA OF [Apr. 3, with a fiftieth part of the number then in existence, probably two to three thousand. W e were unable to take its correct height; but when it stood beside the full-sized Sable Antelope, this Zebra was one hand lower. Probably by measuring Speke's head some approximate idea of its height would be obtained. The proportions of the body are symmetrical, the cannon bone short, tbe body well-ribbed up like a cob, ears short, legs clean, and hoofs perfect in form. Those which we observed were swift walkers, picking up food fast as they went along, fair trotters, and when cantering and galloping their action was perfectly beautiful. Of course we only saw those that were in good condition and healthy ; the more weakly and Head of Zebra obtained during the Speke. and Grant Expedition. old no doubt easily fall a prey to numberless Lions, or they may be trapped or speared by natives and shot by travellers. Still I do not think we need in our day despair of having these animals in our Gardens in the Regent's Park. During our march it was difficult to keep our men provisioned and from craving for meat; and to all of us the sight of a large quarry .iterally made every one rejoice ; but though the meat of the Zebra is as good in appearance as tbe finest beef in our markets, it is horsy in flavour, and requires some relish to make it palatable. The meat |
