. The popular natural history . Zoology. THE ELAND. m. to their owner's progress; such is not, however, the case, for when the Koodoo runs, it lays its horns upon its baclc, and is thus enabled to thread the tangled bush without diffi- culty. Some writers say that the old males will sometimes establish a bachelors' club, ard live harmoniously to- gether, without admitting any of the opposite sex into their society. The colour of the Koodoo is a reddish grey, marked with several white streaks running boldly over the back and down the sides. The females are destitute of horns. â The Eland, Impoo
. The popular natural history . Zoology. THE ELAND. m. to their owner's progress; such is not, however, the case, for when the Koodoo runs, it lays its horns upon its baclc, and is thus enabled to thread the tangled bush without diffi- culty. Some writers say that the old males will sometimes establish a bachelors' club, ard live harmoniously to- gether, without admitting any of the opposite sex into their society. The colour of the Koodoo is a reddish grey, marked with several white streaks running boldly over the back and down the sides. The females are destitute of horns. â The Eland, Impoofo, i or Canna, is the largest ofs the South African Antelopes,' being equal in dimensions to a very iarge ox. A fine specimen of an adult bull Eland will measure nearly six feet in height at the shoulders, and is more than proportionately pon- derous in his build, being heavily burdened with fat as well as with flesh. Owing to this great weigth of body, the Eland is not so enduring as the generality of Antelopes, and can usually be ridden down without much trouble. Indeed the chase of the animal is so simple a matter, that the hunters generally contrive to drive it to- wards their encamp- ment, and will not kill it until it has approached the waggon so closely that the hunters will have but little trouble in conveying its flesh and hide to their wheeled treasure-house. The flesh of the Eland is peculiarly excellent; and as it possesses the valuable quality of being tender immediately after the animal is killed, it is highly appreciated in the KOODOO.â(Strepsicei-os Kudu.). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. New York, Burt Co
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