NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 



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WHITE-TAILED GNU. 



all of the specimens now living in captivity were born in 

 captivity, for both species of Gnu take kindly to life in 

 parks and gardens. 



Every way considered, the Gnu is an animal of odd and 

 remarkable form. It has the most wonderful nose to be 

 found among the Antelopes, its horns are curiously formed, 

 the hair on its head and neck exhibits various peculiarities, 

 and its hips are oddly modeled. Its long, flowing tail is so 

 horse-like that for many years this animal was pictured and 

 popularly known as the "Horned Horse." 



The White-Bearded Gnu, (Connochaetes albojubatus), is 

 noticeably larger than the white-tailed species, and in some 

 respects it presents a finer appearance. Its bulk is con- 

 siderably greater, and its color is more pleasing. This spe- 

 cies bears a strong resemblance to the third species, which 

 is known as the Brindled or Blue Gnu, (Connochaetes taii- 

 rintts), from which the former is distinguished by its white 

 mane and jaw- tufts, and generally paler color. At wide 



