RECORDS OF BIG GAME 



PERSIAN GAZELLE (Gazella subgutturosa). 



A near relation of the Mongolian species, but distinguished by the 

 longer tail, of which the upper surface is crested with black, and the 

 presence of dark and light markings on the face. These face-markings 

 differ, however, from those of all other species save the Marica gazelle 

 [G. marica) of Arabia, in that the upper portion of the face, at least in 

 aged individuals, is pure white, so that the central dark band is inter- 

 rupted on the forehead. From the Marica the Persian gazelle may be 

 distinguished by its superior size (height at shoulder from 26 to 27 

 inches), and the absence of horns in the female. The larynx is swollen, 

 forming a peculiar prominence on the front of the upper part of the 

 throat. 



There are two distinct local races of this gazelle, the ordinary 

 Caspian and Persian G. subgutturosa typica, and the Yarkand G. 

 subgutturosa yarcandensis ; the latter being distinguished by its superior 

 dimensions and darker face-markings, as well as b}' the much smaller 

 degree of divergence of the horns of the males, which are also relatively 

 shorter. 



Distribution. — Western Asia from Asia Minor and Caucasia in the 

 west to Turkestan, Yarkand, and Mongolia in the east. 



Length on Circum- r^. .„ rp. -. ,. „ 



front carve. ference. Tip to Tip. Locality. Owner. 



The undermentioned belong to the Yarkand race. 



