THE WATERBUCK 



The skin of the Waterbuck is tough and resists 

 the action of water and damp, and is, in conse- 

 quence, sought after by the Dutch colonists for the 

 purpose of making veldschoons, which are a rough 

 sort of shoe of home-tanned leather. 



The Waterbuck bull is a noble-looking antelope, 

 and presents a truly splendid sight when he stands 

 listening or gazing around with his fine head and 

 horns held erect after the manner of a Red Deer 

 Stag. 



The cow, which lacks horns, and is less robust in 

 build, is a contrast to the showy and defiant-looking 

 bull. 



The cows, however, are keenly observant, sus- 

 picious and watchful, and their sight and hearing 

 are remarkably good. In these respects they are 

 far superior to the bull, who, evidently recognising 

 their fitness, allows them to act as sentinels to the 

 herd. 



The Waterbuck, like most of the other African 

 Antelopes, are very tenacious of life, and will at 

 times travel considerable distances after being 

 severely or even mortally wounded. 



This antelope gives off a peculiar scent or odour 

 which is very penetrating, but not disagreeable. 



The Waterbuck is brown with a tinge of sepia, 

 becoming paler on the sides and under parts. The 

 face and lower parts of the limbs are dark sepia- 

 brown. The hair is coarse and somewhat grizzled 

 in appearance owing to each hair being light in 



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