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THE AOUDAD. 
The Brindled Gnu ( Catoblepas gorgoti) and the Dorcas 
Gazelle (Gazetla dorcas), both rank among the antelopes. 
The former is found in large herds about the Orange river, in 
south Africa. The gazelles inhabit south-western Asia and 
northern Africa, and, being docile and of exquisite grace in 
proportions and movement, are much sought by the Arabs as 
pets. 
The Capybara ( Hydrochcerus capybara ) and Coypu ( Myop - 
tamus coypus ) are temporarily kept in this building. They are 
natives of South America, and are of similar habits to the 
beaver and muskrat,—like them belonging to the order of 
rodents. The capybara is much prized by the natives for its 
white, delicate flesh, while from the coypu is obtained the fur 
known as “ nutria/’ formerly much used in the manufacture 
of beaver hats. 
The lower or south-eastern portion of the grounds is, as 
