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THE FAUNA OF SOMALILAND 
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coincides nearly with that of the rhinoceros, and it is found, like 
the latter animal, in parts of the Haud, where its ground over- 
laps with the range of the Gol Ass. The Gussuli is if anything 
slightly larger than the Gol Ass, and of a dead gray colour, with 
a white belly. The female appears to be much larger than the 
male ; and it is a safe rule, when trying to shoot the buck of a 
pair, to aim at the smaller one. 
The Gol Ass and Guyu have short muzzles, while that of the 
Gussuli is very long, resembling the snout of a tapir. The two 
former are found in pairs, seldom more than three being seen 
together. They give a shrill alarm-whistle, uttered two or three 
times in quick succession, and are often a nuisance, being apt 
to disturb more valuable game. The Gussuli start up three or 
four at a time, and sometimes the undergrowth seems to be 
alive with them. These small antelopes are very easily knocked 
over with a shot-gun and No. 4 shot. They give good sport 
in the evening, when they are liveliest, especially if followed 
silently and fired at with a rook-rifle, for they give plenty of 
