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the extreme rarity of its occurrence. It has moreover 
been noticed in many species of birds. 
"The present species of Antelope is spread over the 
whole of the Peninsula of Hindoostan and a part of 
Persia; but it is questionable whether it has been found 
in Africa, as is commonly asserted. They are said to 
bound with apparent ease over a distance of from twenty- 
five to thirty feet, and mounting to the height of ten or 
twelve. It is consequently useless to attempt to chase 
them in the common mode with hounds; and their pur- 
suit is restricted to the higher nobility, who employ for 
the purpose either hawks, who pounce upon their quarry 
and detain it until the dogs can come up, or Chetahs, 
who attack them by surprise in the manner before 
described. | 
The elegant Albino now in the Tower was brought 
from Bombay by Captain Dalrymple of the Vansittart, 
and remained for a considerable time at Sand Pit Gate, | 
where it was an especial favourite with his Majesty, as 
well on account of the gentleness of its disposition, as 
for its rarity and beauty. It bears its confinement in 
the Menagerie with perfect resignation, and is remark- 
able for the mildness and tranquillity of its deportment. 
