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THE MAMMALS OE EG-TPT. 
The very beautiful plate of G. dorcas given by Lichtenstein in his ‘ Darstellung ’ 
undoubtedly represents the Gazelle under notice, but it is quite evident that he did 
not recognize the distinction between G. dorcas and G. isahella ; and although the 
Eig. 4. Eig. 5. 
Heads of Isabella G-azelle {Gazella Isabella), cJ & $ • 
(‘ Book of Antelopes,’ vol. ill. p. 154.) 
plate of the living animal depicts the latter form, drawn from specimens sent home 
by Hemp rich and Ehrenberg from their travels in Nubia, the text treats of the 
Gazelle of Egypt proper, and the papyrus drawings represent animals being brought 
to sacrifice which are probably intended also for G. dorcas. 
Sclater and Thomas say, in the ‘Book of Antelopes,’ that, notwithstanding much 
kind assistance from several officers serving in Egypt, there is still much to be learnt 
about this somewhat variable species.— W. E. de W. 
