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RECORDS OF BIG GAME 



Head of Male and Skull of Female Pelzeln's Gazelle. 



PELZELN'S GAZELLE (Gazella pelzelni). 



This species, the lowland gazelle of Somaliland, is nearly related 

 to the last, from which it differs by the absence both of the corrugated 

 elevation on the nose and of the black spot on the muzzle. It is also 

 slightly larger than Speke's gazelle, the height at the shoulder being 

 about 25 inches; and its colour is somewhat more rufous, the light 

 lateral band being distinct, and the dark band rufous brown only 

 somewhat darker than the back, without any tendency to blackness. 

 The dark and light bands on the cheeks are relatively short and 

 indistinct. 

 Distribution. — The plains of Northern Somaliland, bordering the sea. 



Within fifty miles of the shore this gazelle is exceedingly numerous, 



and may often be seen in large herds. It is termed by the natives 



dhero, in common with Speke's gazelle. 



