| Show antelope AmZel opa la aric an effort is being made ado in england to form a society with the object of preserving may of the species of south african antelopes which are in danger oi of soon becoming extinct the scheme which Is being promoted and supported kv by a number of well known sportsmen and scientists is to a suitable tract of country in the district near fort SaUs salisbury bury with a wire fencing of say forty five miles milea in circumference and drive chive into this inclosure small herds of the still existing species of antelopes which it is desired to preserve at certain seasons of the year to prevent overcrowding number of specimens would be let loose or exported for the use of zoological societies to carry out the plan a comparatively moderate capital would be required and it is said that the british south african company will receive a petition before long asking their consent to t the fencing in of the proposed preserve |
