CO NATURALIST'S CABINET. 



Description, &c. 



inches long. Large herds of these quadrupeds 

 are frequently seen in the plains and woods of 

 Senegal, and other parts of Africa. 



THE WOOD GOAT. 



THE wood goat is about thirty inches high ; 

 with long wreathed horns, inclining a little for- 

 ward, and receding from each other towards the 

 middle. The colour of the hocly is a dark brown, 

 in -some parts bordering on black. A narrow 

 stripe of white hair extends from the neck along 

 the back and tail; but is almost entirely con- 

 cealed by the length of the dark brown hairs on 

 the top of the back. On each cheek-bone are 

 two large white spots, and several smaller ones 

 are sprinkled over the haunches. The legs and 

 feet are remarkably slender; and the tail, though 

 very short, is covered with long hairs, which ex- 

 tend down the hinder part of the thighs. The 

 nose and under lip are furnished with black 

 whiskers. 



These animals are sometimes hunted with dogs, 

 and, during the chase, they are observed to lay 

 their horns upon their neck, to prevent their 

 being entangled in the bushes. When overtaken 

 and precluded from escaping, they boldly place 

 themselves in an attitude of defence, and fre- 

 quently kill or gore some of the most spirited, 

 hounds before they are overcome. 



