-^ Gazelles and Dwarf Antelopes 



sometimes able to licrht on their calves, which were hidden 

 not far off. When these are sufficiently grown, the mother 

 takes them with her to the herd. These gazelles shun 

 the forest, but are found in the lighter brush-woods. They 

 do not eat grass exclusively, but also leaves and some 

 kinds of tree-fruits, especially the fruit of a large 

 solanumart. 



The horns of the bucks very often curve outwards in 



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a remarkable way, but sometimes they are set quite 

 close too-ether. I found both kinds in the one district, 

 and have made a large collection of the two. This 

 species of antelope has one peculiarity — the way it doubles 

 like the hare when chased. One notices this especially 

 with regard to the females, which always take the lead 

 in the flight, while the buck or bucks of the herd keep 



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