(P. Z. S. 1873, p. 317.)
The Indian Gazelle is frequently brought to Europe alive, though it is not so common in our menageries as Gazella dorcas, G. subgutturosa, and some other species. According to the Zoological Society’s books, the first examples were received in 1838, and since 1860, as will be seen by the printed lists, about twelve specimens have been exhibited. A pair presented by Capt. H. J. Hope Edwards, in April 1883, bred, and the female gave birth to a young one in November of that year; but, like other Gazelles, this species does not usually thrive in the dull climate of England.
As is the case with many common animals, the British Museum does not contain a good series of this Gazelle, and specimens with exact localities from all parts of its range are much required. Besides the old mounted examples from the Deccan presented by Col. Sykes and already alluded to, it possesses only a skin from Sind received from the Karachi Museum, and several skulls and pairs of horns from the Salt Range of the Punjâb and Kelat, received in the Hume Collection.
Our figures of this species (Plate LX.) have been prepared by Mr. Smit—the male from the skin received from the Karachi Museum, and the female from Col. Sykes’s specimen.
January, 1898.
THE BOOK OF ANTELOPES, PL. LXI.
J. Smit lith.
Hanhart imp.
Speke’s Gazelle.