256 RECORDS OF BIG GAME 
Head of Pelzeln’s Gazelle. 
PELZELN’S GAZELLE (Gazella pelzelni). 
Dhero, Somali. 
This species, the lowland gazelle of Somaliland, is nearly related 
to the last, from which it differs by the absence both of the corrugated 
elevation on the nose and of the black spot on the muzzle. It is also 
slightly larger than Speke’s gazelle, the height at the shoulder being 
about 25 inches; and its colour is somewhat more rufous, the light 
flank-band being distinct, and the dark band rufous brown, only 
slightly darker than the back, without any tendency to blackness. 
The dark and light bands on the cheeks are relatively short and 
indistinct. 
Distribution.—The plains of Northern Somaliland, bordering the sea. 
Within fifty miles of the shore this gazelle is exceedingly numerous, 
and may often be seen in large herds. ; 
