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THE ZOOLOGIST* 



The last illustration shows the difference in the face-markings 

 of the Blesbuck and the Bontebuck. Vast herds of the former 

 once roamed throughout the Orange Free State, Southern 

 Transvaal, and Southern Bechuanaland ; but now their numbers 

 are confined to such troops as are preserved by the Boers north 



Fig. 5. — Head of Blesbuck and Bontebuck. 



and south of the Vaal River. The Blesbuck and the Bontebuck 

 (which stands about 3 ft. 4 in.) are commonly included in the 

 family of Gazelles, but in the opinion of Mr. Millais are more 

 nearly allied to the Hartebeests. Like other gregarious animals, 

 they are extremely shy, especially when the grass is short ; so 

 they are by no means easy to shoot. Contrary to the received 



