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RECORDS OF -BIG GAME 
Head of Pala. 
The PALA or IMPALA (#pyceros melampus). 
Rootbok, Cape Dutch. Pala, Waganda, Basuto, and Be- 
Inzero, Masubia. chuna. 
Swala, Swahili. Limpatla, Zulu, Swazi, and Matonga. 
Luondo and WMpala, Barotsi, Luboudar, Chila. 
Ngami, Chilala, and Chibisa. 
The pala, saiga, and chiru have been generally classed with the 
gazelles, but apparently form independent groups. The specific name 
(black-footed) of the first refers to the pair of black tufts on each 
hind-foot. The horns of the bucks, which are of considerable length in 
proportion to the size of the animal, show a characteristic and graceful 
double curvature ; and the bright foxy-red hue of the shining hair of the 
upper-parts is very characteristic. Height at shoulder from about 34 to 
37 or 38 inches. Weight from about 130 to 160 lbs. 
Distribution.—Southern and Eastern Africa, extending as far north 
as Lower Kordofan. In Angola replaced by an allied form, 
usually regarded as a distinct species, but which is perhaps only a 
local race (42. melampus peters?), distinguished by the presence of 
a purplish-black streak down the middle of the face and another 
