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Quasi Nyiro of the South, along German borders they run 
larger. North of Kenia there are some large ones. There 
are very many on the Tana and Theka, three days from 
Nairobi. And also on Laikipia plateau. 
Shoot them for a side shot well forward, rather low down; 
for a front shot, full in the chest and only a few inches 
above the brisket. They are easy to kill. 
Greater Koodo: 
Not common anywhere in British East Africa. Per- 
mits are given to some to shoot a single bull in the game 
reserve north of Lake Baringo. I saw a good one shot 
at Solai Swamp (the hills near by) three days from Nakuru 
north. ‘The game rangers can be depended upon to know 
the latest news as to their whereabouts. 
Lesser Koodo: 
At the junction of Quasi Narok and Quasi Nyiro I 
saw them. They can be had with a little trouble. The 
railroad people are most courteous in giving information 
about lesser koodo. ‘This antelope is very local, choosing 
a place and staying there for months, not moving to any 
distance so long as he can get water. He seems to feed 
on the nightshade fruit, the yellow tomato, so common 
everywhere. I am not aware of any other animal that 
eats it. The natives declare it is most poisonous and 
certainly it looks it. 
Roan: 
Common near Punda, where at present it is protected. 
Common at Muhroni, three stations from Port Florence 
on the Lake. Before visiting Muhroni find out if the grass 
has been burned. In long unburned grass, hunting them 
is a trying experience. There is much fever too. The buck 
is a splendid beast, weighing as much as 500 pounds, but 
in British East Africa the horns seldom attain a great length. 
Twenty-seven inches is a good head. 
