RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Smith, Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: Mammalia. CUL-DAR85.B118. 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 3.2022. RN2
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No of sexes (Polygamy)
Sir A. Smith. Mammalia
Kobus ellipsiprymnus. Good Discussion on number of males — Males fewer.
Illustrations of the Z. of S. Africa 1849 Pl. 29. [pp. 28-29] says "rarely in a herd of above species of 12, more than 1 male which appeared mature & this holds with other species
Smith, Andrew. 1849. Illustrations of the zoology of South Africa: vol. 1 Mammalia. London: Smith, Elder & Co. CUL-DAR.LIB.593.2 PDF Darwin cited this in Descent, vol. 2.
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