The book of antelopes . ill Head of Gazella fuscifrons, 5 •(P. Z. S. 1873, p. 317.). to be not distinct from Gazella bennetti. By the kindness of the ZoologicalSociety we are enabled to reproduce Dr. Blanfords figures of the head ofGazella fuscifrons, which, except for the slight differences above mentioned,give an equally good idea of the head of the typical G. bennetti. 124 The Indian Gazelle is frequently brought to Europe alive, though it is notso common in our menageries as Gazella dorcas, G. subgutturosa, and someother species. According to the Zoological Societys books, the first exampl
The book of antelopes . ill Head of Gazella fuscifrons, 5 •(P. Z. S. 1873, p. 317.). to be not distinct from Gazella bennetti. By the kindness of the ZoologicalSociety we are enabled to reproduce Dr. Blanfords figures of the head ofGazella fuscifrons, which, except for the slight differences above mentioned,give an equally good idea of the head of the typical G. bennetti. 124 The Indian Gazelle is frequently brought to Europe alive, though it is notso common in our menageries as Gazella dorcas, G. subgutturosa, and someother species. According to the Zoological Societys books, the first exampleswere received in 1838, and since 1860, as will be seen by the printed lists,about twelve specimens have been exhibited. A pair presented by J. Hope Edwards, in April 1883, bred, and the female gave birth toa young one in November of that year; but, like other Gazelles, this speciesdoes not usually thrive in the dull climate of England. As is the case with many common animals, the British Museum does notcontain a good series of this Gazelle, and specimens with exact loca
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