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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Smith, Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa, etc. CUL-DAR83.75. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN2

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Sir An. Smith Illustrations of the Zoolog. of S. Africa Mammalia. - Catoblepas taurina vel gorgon Male "Its neck is broader & animal generally stronger. - Horns are stronger & the mane & hair under the throat is more bushy

"The colours are nearly the same as those of the females, only deeper & of a brighter hue." The young have not the stripes.

Smith, Andrew. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: vol. 1 Mammalia. London: Smith, Elder & Co. PDF Darwin cited this in Descent 2: 289.

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