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POPULAR OFFICIAL GUIDL 



GREAT GRATi KANGAROO. 



from belonging to that genus. It is an inhabitant of the 

 brushy plains of India, and enjoys the unique distinction of 

 possessing two pairs of horns. In addition to the 4-inch 

 pair, normally placed, it has a much smaller pair, usually 

 only 1 inch in height, which rises from the central area of 

 the forehead. I believe it is the only species of antelope 

 which possesses two pairs of horns. 



The Springbuck, {Antidorcas euchore), is to South Africa 

 as the "prong-horn" is to our great western plains. Once, 

 both were abundant, and the first hoofed animal to greet the 

 traveler who entered their respective domains. To-day, 

 both species are so nearly extinct that the hunter must 

 search long before finding even one. The Springbuck re- 

 ceived its name in recognition of its remarkable habit of 

 leaping high into the air when running — a habit which also 

 is displayed by the black-buck of India. 



The Gazelles are found only in Asia and Africa, and the 

 number of species is about 25. In general terms they may 

 be described as dainty antelopes, — so slender and delicate in 

 leg construction that it seems strange that such slender 

 bones can support a tall animal without breaking. 



The Dorcas Gazelle, of Arabia, {Gazella dorcas), is the 

 species which most frequently finds its way into captivity, 

 and it will serve very well as a specimen species for the 

 whole group. Despite its delicate and frail appearance, it 



