308 UNGULATA. 



GNU. 

 Connochcetes taurina. 



The Gnu, so quaint in its shape, is also called the Brown 

 or Brindled Gnu. The hoofs are divided, like those of a 

 Stag. The horns are curved or hooked, and are rather 

 thick. The tail is like that of a horse. There is a hrush 

 of hair above the nose, and another between the fore- 

 legs, and it has a bristly upright mane. It was at one 

 time abundant in South Africa, but its area is now 

 much restricted. 



The White-tailed Gnu (Connochcetes gnu) is a closely- 

 allied species. 



The hides' of the Gnu were at one time much sought 

 after. They are sorted into best heavy, best light, etc., 

 and are sold by the pound, the average price being 5j-d. 



The Gnu is said to have been broken to the plough. 



COMMON GOAT. 



Cap)'a hircus. 



French : Chevre. German : Ziege. 



The Goat is found abundantly in Europe, as well as 

 in many other parts of the globe ; in fact, it inhabits 

 most civilized countries. In England it is tolerably 

 numerous, and large herds exist in South Wales, and 

 are sold in the market-places at certain seasons of the 

 year. It might, however, be advantageously reared in 

 greater numbers, as it thrives well on poor land, such as 



