CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
and most elegantly marked of all quadrupeds. The zebra is 
chiefly found in Central Africa. Chapman’s zebra differs from 
Burchell s zebra by its having the legs regularly marked almost 
down to the hoofs. With few exceptions the zebra is nearly 
untameable. They breed in confinement, and, as a rule, are long 
lived in captivity. 
The South American Tapir (Tapirus americanus terrestris). 
Stands between the elephant and the hog. It inhabits the 
South American tropical forests. It is susceptible of domestica¬ 
tion. Its color is a dark blackish brown. It keeps near the water 
and is an excellent diver and swimmer. It breeds in captivity. 
The young are spotted and have yellow stripes. Its nose 
resembles the end of an elephant’s trunk. 
ANTELOPE 
The Nylghaie (Boselaphus tragocamelus). The nylghau or 
blue bull of the natives of India is distributed over the penin- 
Antelope 
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