MAMMALS COLLiECTED ON THE ORANGE RIVER. 487 



5. Elephantulus uupestris a. Sm. 



c?. 24, 60, 86, 89, 126, 133, 146, 153, 226. $. 52, 69, 114, 

 123, 124, 132, 145. Louisvale. 



" A rock Elephant-shrew, the only species observed, although 

 an individujil described from open country near Upington on the 

 nortli banlf of tho river may prove to be a species of Macro- 

 scelides. 



Tliere is a nairow naked gland, most conspicuous in adult males, 

 and exuding moisture when fresh, on the underside of the tail, 

 about half an inch from its base, which is easily noticeable during 

 life owing to the slight swelling of that portion, and has a distinct 

 although inofTensive smell of musk. 



Elephant-shrews are amongst the most attractive of all small 

 mammals. When caught alive they are quiet and seemingly not 

 very timid ; never attempting to bite even if a finger is placed 

 inside their mouths. When handled, the snout — which is very 

 sensitive — is moved about in a circular manner to avoid any 

 contact. Extremely active ; their movements are Jerboa-like, 

 and when hopping among rocks curiously resemble a small ball 

 bouncing about. Although normally diurnal, during the hot 

 season they are more frequently to bo seen at dusk, and even on 

 moonlight nights. This appears to be the case with a large 

 number of small desert mammals, many of which may become 

 diurnal during the cold weather. Although without doubt chiefly 

 insectivorous, they may occasionally be taken in traps baited with 

 mealies. No Elephant-shrews were observed in the rocky country 

 around the Augrabies Falls." 



6. FelIS TARDUS L. 



S. 374. Kakamas, 60 miles W. of Upington. 2300'. 



" Rare along the Orange River between Kakamas and Upington, 

 although apparently becoming rather more numerous in the rocky 

 hill country in the neighbourhood of the Augrabies Falls. 



Said also, together with Gyncelurus, to become more plentiful 

 northwards in the Kalahari area." 



7. Felts ocreata cafra Desm. 



5. 206. Louisvale. 2600'. 



354. Skull only. Upington district. 



*' Fairly plentiful, and, as usual, very destructive to poultry and 

 small game. Yeiy numerous further north, judging by the 

 number of Karosses sent down. 



A cat that is undoubtedly F. nigri2Jes has been described to 

 me from the Zwart Modder district, some 100 miles north of this 

 river. 



Karosses made from the skins of F. serval and F. caracal are 



