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approximate each other on the forehead, where they form a rounded 

 prominence. 



ffab.~~ South Africa. 



Length of life in captivity. 



A specimen lived for about three years, and died from the effects 

 of an accident. 



(181) THE INDIAN BUFFALO. 



(BUBALUS BUFFELUS— (Blum.) ) 

 Domestic variety. 



(182) THE ANOA. 



(ANOA DEPEESSICOENIS— [H. Smith.) ) 



It closely resembles a young buffalo ; colour rusty black ; short 

 prismatic horns are directed upwards. 

 Hab— Celebes. 



Length of life in captivity. 



One of the specimens obtained in 1880 lived for about eighteen 

 months only. 



Treatment in health. 



Housing. — The Cape buffalo will do well in an enclosure similar to 

 that recommended for the tapir ; if kept in a paddock, the fencing needs 

 to be stronger than that ordinarily used for ruminauts. The anoa is a 

 shade-loving animal, and should not be placed in an exposed situation ; 

 if lazy, it should be made to take exercise. 



Food. — Grass and grain ; the anoa is fond of the green stalks of 

 paddy plants. 



Observations on the habits of the Cape Buffalo and Anoa. 



The specimen of the Cape buffalo exhibited here did not appear to 

 care much tor water like its Asiatic congener, the Indian buffalo. The 

 anoa is listless and lazy. 



(183) THE ELAND. 



(OEEAS CANNA— {H. Smith.) ) 



Description. — Height at the shoulder nearly 5 feet 6 inches; colour 

 uniform tawny yellow, with slaty-grey shades. It is, however, subject 

 to great variations, some having distinct faint stripes, others without 



