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THE AFRICAN HOPO. 



" This snare," says Dr. Livingstone,* " consists of two veiy stout 

 and very high fences, approaching each other so as to assume the shape 

 of a V; at the apex of the angle, instead of completely joining them, 

 they are prolonged in a straight line, forming an alley about fifty 

 paces in length, abutting on a ditch which may measure from four to 



five yards square, and be from six to eight feet deep. Trunks of 

 trees are arranged cross-wise on the borders of this trench, chiefly on 

 the side from which the animals will arrive, and upon the opposite 

 one, by which they will endeavour to escape. These trees form an 

 advanced border above the ditch, rendering flight impossible, and the 

 * Livingstone, " Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa.' 1 



