NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA 



into karosses which are as soft and pHable as chamois 

 leather. 



The Lechwe is very tenacious of life. The males 

 are not aggressive when mortally wounded and 

 brought to bay, as is the case with the Waterbuck. 

 Even when shot right through the heart they will 

 often travel a considerable distance. 



When they start to run they thrust their noses 

 straight out, and the males lay their horns flat along 

 the back. They trot at first, and afterwards break 

 into a clumsy gallop until they reach knee-deep 

 water, through which they splash and bound. 



The young are born during the months of October 

 and November. 



The flesh is much superior to that of the Water- 

 buck, and when properly hung and correctly cooked 

 it makes a palatable dish, although the fat has a 

 somewhat clogging tendency, and clings to the teeth 

 and palate. 



The Lechwe was first discovered on the banks of 

 the Zonga and Botletli Rivers by Livingstone and 

 his companions Oswell and Murray, who travelled 

 with him in 1849 when he made his first journey 

 to Lake Ngami. 



This antelope is the handsomest of the Cobus 

 group or genus inhabiting the southerly part of 

 Africa . It is slightly smaller than the Waterbuck, and 

 averages 3 feet 4 inches at the withers. Although 

 thick-set, its body is very symmetrical. The pre- 

 vailing colour is a rich dark-red or chestnut, becoming 



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