THOMSON’S GAZELLE 265 
Heads of Thomsen’s Gazelle. 
THOMSON’S GAZELLE (Gazella thomsoni). 
Swalla, Swahili. Engolz, Masai. 
The distinct black nose-spot and the great depth of the black 
flank-band serve to distinguish this handsome species from the typical 
G. rufifrons, with which it agrees in the general form of the horns. 
The prevailing colour of the upper-parts is deep sandy rufous, with all 
the markings well developed and sharply defined; the central face- 
streak being a deeper rufous, and the light flank-band present, although 
only slightly paler than the back. There is also a narrow black band 
bordering the white on the sides of the rump; and knee-tufts are 
developed. The horns are long, and rather like those of the Indian 
gazelle on an enlarged scale. Height at shoulder of males from about 
25 to 27 inches; of females, about 234 inches. Weight of bucks 
from 52 to 62 lbs.; of does, about 32 lbs. 
Distribution.—The interior districts of British and German East 
Africa, from Lake Rudolf southwards to Irangi. 
Length on Circum- 
cae eave. Recess Tip to Tip. Locality. Owner. 
164 any 44 East Africa , . - H. Fowler: 
16} 44 5 Do. : . Earl of Kingston. 
Do. J . W. A. Baird. 
Wi 
16 ~ 48 4 
