Wild Camels Parhg| 
herbage in the midst of what appeared miles of open water ; 
and, in fact, during wet winters there is no dry land to be seen. 
Yet they never approach the adjacent dunes of Donana, though 
these would appear so tempting. By night, however, the camels 
sometimes pass so near to our shooting-lodge that their scent, 
when borne down-wind, has created panic among the horses, 
though the stables are situate within an enclosed courtyard. 
Antonio Trujillo, formerly head-keeper of the Coto Dofiana, 
some years ago chanced on a camel that was “bogged” in a 
quicksand (nuc/¢). These places ave dangerous, and it was not 
till six days later that he was enabled, by bringing planks and 
ropes, to drae the poor beast to firm land. All round the spot 
where the camel had laid he found every root, and even the very 
earth, eaten away. Yet the animal when set free appeared none 
the worse, for it strolled away quite unconcerned, and shortly 
commenced to browse while still close by. 
Young camels are born early in the year, about February, 
though whether that is the exclusive period we have no means of 
knowing. 
A curious incident occurred one winter day when we had 
ridden out into the marisma expressly in search of camels. It 
was an intensely cold and dry season, almost unprecedented for 
the severity of the frost. When several leagues from anywhere, 
a keen eye detected in the far distance a roving fox. All 
dismounted, and letting the horses graze, hid behind them and 
awaited his approach. Then with only a single podenco, or 
