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the habits of the inyala can be observed in the manner 

 possible in the Usutu-Pongola bush. 



A new species called the Mountain Inyala has recently 

 been recorded from Gallaland. 



CHAPTER XV 

 ANTELOPES (continued) 

 The Situtunga : Kudus 



THE SITUTUNGA. The situtunga is distinguished from 

 other members of the genus by the great elongation of 

 the hoofs, which are admirably adapted to the semi- 

 aquatic life led by the animal. Wherever in Africa are 

 found extensive reed or papyrus swamps bordering the 

 shores of lakes and large rivers, there the situtunga is 

 likely to be found. It still exists in the swamps to the 

 north of Lake Ngami and through the reed beds of the 

 Kwando and upper Zambezi to Nyasaland and Tan- 

 ganyika. It is probably very numerous in the Nile sudd 

 as far north. as the Bahr-el-Ghazal, and thence westwards 

 through Uganda to the west coast territories and the 

 Congo. Quite recently a specimen was secured in British 

 East Africa, to the north-east of Lake Victoria. About 

 four local races of the species are at present recognized, 

 but general appearance and habits are everywhere 

 similar. The females are hornless. 



The situtunga is a most remarkable creature, being 

 almost amphibious * by nature, and spending the day 

 in the midst of the marshes, little except its nose pro- 

 truding when it suspects the approach of danger. By 

 night it comes ashore to feed, and is said to associate in 

 pairs or in small family parties. It is a strong swimmer, 

 * Amphibious able to live both on land and in water. 



