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THE SABLE ANTELOPE. 



It is a gregariolis animal, living in little herds not exceeding ten or twelve in number^ 

 and preferring hills and slopes to level ground. Like the preceding animal, it exhales a 

 powerful odor, which penetrates throughout its entire body, and which renders its flesh 

 so unpalatable that it is never eaten as long as other food can be obtained. It is a swift 

 and active creature, being remarkable for its speed even among the swift-footed Antelopes. 

 There is a variety of this animal, called the Docoi, which is found by the Gambia, and 

 which is not quite of ths same color. The natives assert that the female never produce 



WATER BUCK.-Kobusellipsyprymnus. 



more than a single young one during her lifetime, for that the mother's horns grow so 

 rapidly after the birth of the offspring, that they penetrate into her back and kill her. 

 The Blau-bok is about four feet in height, and the horns are nearly thirty inches in length. 



ALTHOUGH the blau-bok is a truly handsome example of the Antelopes, it is sur- 

 passed in beauty by its congener, the SABLE ANTELOPE. 



This truly magnificent creature is found in Southern Africa, but is never seen near the 

 colony, as it is a very shy and crafty animal, and being possessed of great speed, is sure 



