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Mr. Pease also points out that in the “ Rhime” the horns in their main 
outline form a long evenly tapering V, whilst in the Admi the horns are 
more inclined to be parallel, and towards the points usually take an inward 
and forward turn, as shown in the diagrams (fig. 66, a, 6) which by the 
Fig. 66. 
Diagram of horns of Rhime (a) and Admi (6). 
(P. Z. 8. 1896, p. 814.) 
kindness of the Zoological Society we are able to reproduce. The annula- 
tions, also, Mr. Pease states, are deeper and more marked in the Admi, and 
stop more abruptly towards the points than in the “ Rhime.” 
This Gazelle occurs also in Southern Tunis, as we learn from Mr. J. S. 
Whitaker, F.Z.S., who has written the following notes on it in the Zoological 
Society's ‘ Proceedings ’ :— 
“This pale desert Gazelle is known to the Tunisian Arabs by the name of ‘ Ghazel 
abied’ or ‘ Resél abied,’ meaning the White Gazelle, its Algerian name ‘ Reem’ or 
‘Rim’ being apparently unknown in Tunis. 
“Tt seems to be a true desert species, never occurring out of the sand-dune country, 
where it replaces G. dorcas ; and while the home of the latter species is the semi-desert 
country, with its vast stony plains, covered with scanty scrub vegetation, the habitat 
of G. loderi is undoubtedly the more arid region of sand wastes further south. 
“ Herr Spatz, who has resided for several years in the south of Tunis, and is well 
acquainted with this Gazelle, informs me that it is common in the inland country of 
the extreme south of the Regency, being first met with at about 25 to 30 miles south 
of the Chott Djerid. In the districts where it occurs it is plentiful, and is generally 
to be found in small herds; but owing to its very pale colour, which harmonizes so well 
with that of the desert surroundings, it is not easily distinguished at a distance, and 
beimg, moreover, extremely shy and wary, a near approach is not often possible. The 
nomad Arabs, however, who are nearly all sportsmen, kill a good many, and every year 
some 500 to 600 pairs of horns of this species are brought by the caravans coming 
from the interior to Gabes, where they find a ready sale among the French soldiery. 
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