660 DR. J. KIRK ON THE MAMMALS OF ZAMBESIA. [| Dec. 13, 
always well seen. The habits of both are identical, and their horns 
not to be distinguished. 
65. BosELAPHUS LICHTENSTEINII, Peters. 
Native name on Zambesi, “ Godonko.”’ 
Very common during the dry season in the forests of Shupanga 
and Inhamunha, in small herds. Near the south end of the Nyassa 
the same species was shot. Like the South-African species, it is re- 
markably swift, notwithstanding its heavy, awkward paces. 
66. CaToBLEPAS GoRGON, H. Smith. 
This is the “‘ Kokong”’ of the Bechuanas; the ‘‘ Nyumbo”’ of the 
Manganja and Zambesi people. 
Very abundant and in considerable herds in the Batoka country, 
also near Lake Shirwa and at Shupanga on the Zambesi. The tail 
of this animal is supposed to possess magic powers, and is taken by 
expeditions engaged in war. The flesh is very worthless, the fat 
hard and unpleasant. 
The Brindled Gnu often mixes with herds of other animals, such 
as the Zebra. 
67. Bos CAFFER. 
Sechuana, “ Nari’’; Lower Zambesi, ‘‘ Nyati’’ or ‘“ Njati.” 
A water-loving animal, met with everywhere in the Zambesi region, 
unless exterminated by the natives. One of the animals on which the 
«Tsetse ’ depends, but does not kill. When wounded, the Buffalo 
is cunning and dangerous. 
Domestic Animals. 
Before East Africa was discovered by Vasco da Gama, and trade 
with Europe established, the natives had but few domestic animals, 
viz. the Sheep, Goat, Ox, and Dog. The Portuguese have introduced 
the Cat, the Pig, the Horse, and Ass. 
Of Dogs there are two sorts, one the common pariah of native 
villages : this among the Manganja is sold and eaten; it is called by 
them “Garu.”’ A smaller sort is used by a tribe, the Achers, in 
hunting the Elephant: while a number of these keep the animal 
engaged, the hunter runs in, and with a long-bladed axe severs one 
of the main tendons, thereby rendering him powerless. 
The Sheep are the fat-tailed sort, with short hair instead of wool. 
Of Goats there are two well-marked varieties—the common one 
having short hair, and that of the higher mountains, much more 
rare, with long hair hanging down almost to the ground. 
The Oxen are long-horned, those of the lakes being remarkable 
in this respect. 
Another small breed of cattle is (or rather was, for now it is rare) 
found in the Batoka country. 
