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A Herd of Gnus. 



The Gnu is one of the most singular members of the Antelope family. It appears as if it were a com- 

 pound of the horse, stag and ox, for it partakes of the characters of all three. It is a native of the hilly 

 districts of South Africa, where it roams mostly in large herds. The speed of the Gnu is very great; and, 

 when hard pressed, they defend themselves with desperation. The general color of the animal is deep 



amber-brown, verging upon black. The tail is grey, aud 



^ra^^jfT^?*— . the mane nearly white. In length it is about five feet, and 



"*rEC_, a little over four in height. The disposition is bold and 



fierce. 



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