THE HORSE. 



Burchell's Zebra. . ^^± 



Burchell's Zebra is a tenant of the plains of Southern Africa. It is strong and muscular, and admits of 

 being tamed to a certain extent with facility. Naturalists have noticed the remarkable fact that this species, 

 as well as the Quagga, is often seen » peaceful company with the, ostrich. It may be distinguished from 

 the Zebra of the mountains, by the shortness of its ears, and also by the absence of stripes on the limbs 

 and under surface of the body. When flying in troops before the hunter, these animals are said to present 

 a beautiful appearance. The engraving above represents the spearing of on.e of Burchell's Zebras by a 

 mounted CafFre. & 



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Zebra and Gnu. 



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