^^ Zebras 



African carrier prizes zcbra-tlesh very highly, and 

 places it above all other game to be found in the 

 same district, as the old beasts are beautifully plump, 

 especially at the rainy season. This preference of 

 caravan folk tor zebra-flesh reminds us of the store 

 set on tlesh of wild horses in the days of primitive 

 man. 



It would be v('rv interestinsf. and at the same time 



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A HERD OF ZEBRAS GLAXCI.XG AT ME ENQUIRINGLY 



very sad. to know the number ot zebras that were killed 

 in former years — not only by the hunters, but by the 

 Askaris ot the patrols and caravans. 



Zebras are polygamous, and the old males watch 

 jealously over their harems. Frequently bloody skirmishes 

 take place between the herds for the reason that the 

 females of other herds are taken to re|)lace those that 



