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men to come in the open within about one hundred and fifty yards, some¬ 
times nearer. Carts and natives can approach still closer. The black buck 
feeds at all hours, although it generally rests during the middle of the day. 
In certain districts, where there is no fresh water except in deep wells, 
it is certain that these animals never drink; but several observers have proved 
that in other places they, at least occasionally, drink freely. Like the 
springbok, the black buck frequently leaps high in the air when running. 
THE ADDAX, EGYPTIAN ANTELOPE. 
The speed and endurance of these animals are well known; and it is 
but very seldom that they are pulled down on good ground by greyhounds. 
In heavy sand, or on soft ground during the rains, they are, however, easily 
overtaken by good dogs; and wounded bucks may be ridden down. The 
favorite method of hunting them, however, is with the chita, or hunting 
leopard. 
Young fawns are generally concealed by the does in long grass. The 
