374 "RECORDS OF BIG GAME 
The WALA or ABYSSINIAN IBEX (Capra vali). 
This ibex, the wala of the natives of Simien, differs from the 
Nubian ibex by its stouter build, shorter beard, and larger and more 
massive horns, on which the knots are but slightly prominent, as well 
as by its darker colour and superior size. The forehead of the skull 
has a conspicuous bony prominence. Although described by Riippell 
in 1835, this ibex was practically unknown till 1901, when a fine 
series of specimens was brought home by Major Powell-Cotton. 
Height at shoulder about 40 inches. Weight about 260 lbs. 
Distribution.—The mountains of Simien, Abyssinia. 
Length A aT 
“Bont +s rales Pip to Locality. Owner. 
eurve. erence. Tip. 
438 Sse anti Abyssinia . : : . British Museum (Major P. H. G. 
Powell-Cotton). 
432 11d 123 Do. 5 é : . Major P. H. G. Powell-Cotton. 
43 er 22 IDO} a : : . Lady Meux. 
1 42¢ 10} 18? Doe : : . Her Majesty Queen Alexandra. 
4lz II 16% iD , : . Major P. H. G. Powell-Cotton. 
408 II sat Do. : : F . Hon. Walter Rothschild. 
9 134 4¢ $2 Do. ; 3 : : Major P.. H. G. Powell-Cotton. 
1 Presented by the late Ras Makunnan, 1goe. 
