The Elephant 



at the present time, which tape 9 feet 1 1 inches and 9 feet 7 inches respec- 

 tively, their combined weight being 259 lbs. But there is a far more 

 marvellous monster still, of which I have authentic news, though I am 

 unable to say where it is at the moment, 10 feet 7 inches long, and 

 24 inches in girth, weighing no less than 225 lbs. (I believe it also has 

 a mate) ; and there is said to be a record in the Zanzibar custom-house of 

 one which scaled 250 lbs. Cow ivory may run from 12 lbs. to 24 lbs. per 



ograplicd by Lord Dclamcrc on the lower slopes of Mount Ma 

 the Rendilc Country, S.E. of Lake Rudolph. 



tusk for mature animals. I have a very exceptional pair weighing 36 lbs. 

 apiece ; but I do not know what may be the greatest recorded weight. 

 The ivory from this part of the continent is also of the best quality, namely, 

 what is called " soft " ivory, and fetches a higher price than " hard " ivory, 

 which mostly comes from the west coast. But even in soft ivory there is 

 a great variety of qualities and a wide range of value, " kalasha " (cow- 

 teeth of about 12 lbs. to 16 lbs.) being the most valuable of all on account 

 of its suitability for billiard balls. 



