932 ON THE ANTELOPES OF SOMALI-LAND. [DcC. 1. 



where they may be seen in lierds varying from three to ten in 

 number. I did not notice any on the plateau. 



6. Gazella, sp. inc. {Fluhby-nosed Gazelle^.) 



Tbis Gazelle was shot on the plateau towards the beginning of 

 April. It is remarkable for having a quantity of loose skin on the 

 nose. The Gazelles on tlie plateau seemed to me to differ greatly 

 from those on the plain by the coast, as the black mark along tbe 

 side was entirely wanting ; they also looked nuich lighter iu colour, 

 in fact almost white. 



I shot a female apparently of this species, but did not notice the 

 extraordinary development of tbe skin of the nose as presented by 

 the male. 



7. Gazella scemmerringi. (S(Emmerring''s Gaselle.) 



Tbis Antelope we thought to be of a new species, as it seemed 

 larger than the Sccmmerring's Gazelles that we met with in the Bogos 

 country in our former expedition ; the horns certainl}' are much 

 larger. It is extremely plentiful on the plateau, some of the herds 

 numbering one hundred at least. Where these Antelopes drank, if 

 they drank at all, is a mystery to me, as the only water obtainable 

 on the plateau during the dry season is from wells about forty feet 

 deep. 



8. CoBUS, sp. inc.^ (Water-buck.) 



We did not meet with tbis Antelope till we reached the banks of 

 Webbe Shebeyli, wbere it was fairl}' plentiful among tbe thick 

 jungle near the river. Its hide is much prized by the natives for 

 making ropes, but the flesh they refuse to touch. 



9. Neotragus, sp. inc.^ (Dwarf Antelope.) 



These little animals were very abundant on the plateau. On 

 being disturbed they bound off with great jumps, uttering a shrill 

 cry. Their flesh tasted strongly of musk, but for want of other 

 meats we had continually to eat it. J often got two or three at a 

 time, with an ordinary charge of shot. 



10. Alcelaphus, sp. inc. (Hartebeest.) 



In tbe first week iu April near the northern boundary of the 

 plateau I shot a young male Hartebeest. I unfortunately lost the 

 skull. It was the only time we ever saw any of this species. 



^ [Tbis Gazelle, I think, belongs probably to a new species, but requires further 

 examination. — P. L. S.] 



- [No specimens were brought home of this Antelope, which was probably 

 either C. mvpsiprynmus or an allied species. — P. L. S.] 



3 [This is a close ally of Neotragus saltiamis, but perhaps different. — P. L. S.J 



