GREVY'S ZEBRA 



narrowness of the stripes and the large size of the ears 

 are adapted to a life partially spent in thin scrub, 

 which is their favourite habitat ; but, personally, I have 

 always found it very easy to detect them, and 

 especially so when in the sunlight, for then their 

 glossy coat looks quite white, or if only the shadow 

 side is seen, quite black. 



My men were compelled to skin him and cut him 

 up on the spot, as he was too awkward a load to put 

 on one camel. While this was being done I returned 

 to camp, ate a hasty lunch, and then summoned the 

 Borana headman, as I wished to know whether he 

 was willing to trade, and whether he would supply me 

 with guides to take me on to Marti. 



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