NYL-GHAU, OR PAINTED ANTELOPE. 65 
the colour of the female of the species is a 
pale brown. I have to point out, also, one 
of the obvious distinctions between the real 
Antelope and Ox. The nose or muzzle of 
the Antelope, as in this Nyl-Ghau, is sharp, 
like that of the Deer, while that of the Ox is 
broad. An Arabian poet calls the Cow, ‘ the 
broad-nosed mother. But by this rule also, 
as well as by others, we ascertain that the 
Gnu, if not an Ox, is at least a Buffalo—for 
its nose is broad. I will add a little of what 
relates to the habits of this Nyl-Ghau, or 
White, or Painted Antelope. Though it 
makes so gentle an appearance in this 
place, there are several curious anecdotes 
related of its manner of attacking, and 
preparing to attack, whatever offends it, 
or seems to it likely to be an enemy. 
Two, which were kept in England, some 
years since, in a little enclosure at Lord 
Clive’s, when at a considerable distance ~ 
from each other, would prepare themselves 
by fallmg down upon their fore-knees; and 
three black, upon the fore-part of each foot of the 
female. | 
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