SABLE ANTELOPE.—Aigécerus niger. 
the hunter, and he who secures a specimen of an old male Sable Antelope may 
congratulate himself on possessing one of the noblest trophies of which a sportsman 
can. boast. 
WE now arrive at some remarkably handsome animals, which are notable, not only for 
their dimensions, but for the size and beauty of their horns. The GrMs-BoK, or KOOKAAM, 
is a large and powerful member of the Antelope tribe, equalling the domestic ass in size, 
and measuring about three feet ten inches at the shoulder. The peculiar manner in which 
the hide is decorated with boldly contrasted tints, gives it a very peculiar aspect. The 
general hue is grey, but along the back, upon the hinder quarters, and along the flanks, 
the colour is deep black. A black streak also crosses the face, and passing under the chin, 
gives it the appearance of wearing harness. It has a short, erect mane, and long, 
sweeping, black tail, and its heavy horns are nearly straight from base to tip. 
The long and sharply-pointed horns with which its head is armed, are terrible weapons 
of offence, and can be wielded with marvellous skill. Striking right and left with these 
