LICHI OR LECHWE 



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Zambesi, the Botletli, Chobe, Tamulakan, and other rivers of the interior, 

 in localities where the surrounding flats are inundated for some part of 

 the year. The lichi seldom ventures into the deep rivers from fear of 

 the crocodiles, but among the reed beds, the shallow lagoons, and 

 flooded flats it is a familiar figure. It is often to be found, in the less 

 accessible regions, in vast herds. An excellent swimmer, it can progress 

 by a succession of splashing bounds at great speed through the lagoons 

 and shallows. It is extremely tenacious of life, and requires very 

 straight powder. The thick rufous-yellow coat of the lichi is extremely 

 handsome, and the skin is greatly prized by the natives. 

 Distribution.- — Zambesia, reaching northwards to Lake Mweru, and to 

 Lake Ngami towards the south-west. 



