242 Wild Life in Central Africa. 



volume as to how to make the necessary cuts for the 

 removal of skins. The main point in preserving skins is 

 to get them thoroughly dry, and to do this a strong sun is 

 required. Then every few days they should be inspected 

 and lightly beaten with a stick or whip, to dislodge the 



FIG. 3. 



REEDBUCK, SHOWING THE WAY TO TAKE WHOLE SKIN. 



B to A Cut from base of neck to end of tail. 

 C, D, E, and F Cuts along inside of fore and back legs. 

 G Cuts up back of neck and around horns so as to get head 

 and jaw out. (See Fig. 2.) 



ubiquitous bacon beetle which is the bane of all trophy 

 collectors. Particular care should be taken that the fine 

 hair and skin of the ears and nose should not be handled 

 roughly. Moreover, never put uncleaned heads near skins 

 or the beetles will at once get at them, and in a short time 

 ruin them. 



