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10. Fringe-eared Oryx {oryx beisa callotis). — In the 

 Lake Natron region; none after climbing the escarpment to 

 the upper plateau. 



11. Topi {damaliscus korrigum jimela). — Occurs spar- 

 ingly near Olgoss; in great abundance westward as far as 

 Walioba's; then is scarce to within sight of the lake. By 

 far the most numerous antelope in the New Country. 

 Frequents the thin cover extensively, where, even at close 

 range, its ordinarily advertising coloration makes it almost 

 invisible (see later discussion). In our experience the 

 tamest of all game, and possessed of the most curiosity. 

 These traits, added to its abundance, make it the mainstay 

 of the commissariat. The topi is the animal most readily 

 "held" by a fluttering bit of white cloth. We thought we 

 saw more twins of this species than of any other. 



12. Wildebeeste or gnu {gorgon alhojubatus mearnsi). — 

 Very abundant everywhere. Vary greatly in colour. I 

 have a skin that is nearly jet black, and one that is clear 

 brown, both from the same locality. The horns of three spec- 

 imens now at hand do not curve downward below level of 

 orbit. In spread they run rather large. In this country, 

 contrary to Roosevelt's experience farther north, they 

 frequented thin scrub freely, and often ventured into what 

 might be called fairly thick cover. In fact, except at 

 evening grazing hours, they seemed more to shun the grass 

 openings. They are exceedingly swift, yet, as elsewhere 

 detailed, natives run them down. 



13. Coke's Hartebeeste {bubalis cokei). — Both Cun- 

 inghame and myself are a little doubtful as to which of 

 the subspecies — nakurti or kongoni — this animal should be 



