DIPODILLUS 



Somali name, Walo 



DESCRIPTION. This, another dipodillus obtained by me at 

 Upper Sheikh, most nearly approaches D. mackilligini^ but until 

 other specimens are obtained it is difficult to decide. General 

 colour drab, underfur slate, pinkish buff on sides. Underparts 

 white ; hands and feet white. Tail dark above, white below ; black 

 terminal brush. 



MEASUREMENTS in the flesh were : 



Head and body '*-.' . . , ; . .' 84mm. 



Tail . ' !08 



Hindfoot . ... . . . ' .. 24 , 



Ear . .12 



DISTRIBUTION. Caught at Upper Sheikh. 



HABITS. Both the above specimens were caught by me inside 

 my mess tent. 



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