AOUL OR SCEMMERRINGS GAZELLE 



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Head of Soemmerring's Gazelle, from a male specimen shot by Mr. G. H. Cheetham. 



AOUL or SCEMMERRING'S GAZELLE (Gazella soemmerringi). 



Somali name, AouL 

 Abyssinian (Danakil) name, 

 Maededo. 



Abyssinian name, Meidafihel. 

 Soudanese name, Ora. 



In addition to the forward extent of the white rump-patch, the 

 leading characteristics of this handsome species are to be found in the 

 absence of a black streak dividing the sides of the rump-patch from 

 the fawn of the body, the black -tipped tail, and the very distinct 

 inward hooking of the horns. The ears are long and bordered with 

 black externally, and the face-markings well-defined and nearly black. 

 Height at shoulder about 30 to 36 inches. Weight clean about 

 90 Ibs. 



