THE PAL A OR IMP ALA 229 



Skull and Horns of Pala, from a specimen shot by Mr. A. H. Neumann. 



The FALA or IMP ALA (JEpyceros melampus). 



Inzero of the Masubias. Luondo and Mpala in Barotsiland, 



Swalak of the Swahilis. Ngamiland, Chilala, and Chibisa. 



Palah of the Waganda. 



The graceful pala differs from other members of the gazelle group 

 by the absence of the lateral hoofs ; its specific name (black-footed) 

 being taken from the pair of tufts of black hair on each hind-foot. 

 The horns of the bucks, which are of considerable length in proportion 

 to the size of the animal, show a characteristic and graceful double 

 curvature ; and the bright foxy-red hue of the shining hair of the 

 upper parts is very characteristic. Height at shoulder about 33 inches. 

 The Boer name of rooibok (red buck) is happily chosen. Weight 

 about 1 1 o Ibs. 



Distribution. Southern and South-Eastern Africa, extending as far 

 north as Lower Kordofan. In Angola replaced by an allied form, 

 usually regarded as a distinct species, but which is perhaps only a 

 local race (AL. mclampus petersi), distinguished by the presence of 



