Show TH GNU IS A PUZZLE it seems to be n croan between tho hurse cow annl deer did you evec bear of n horned horse it as called the gnu and Is a native of south abla tho gun la a puzzle e have called it a horse but it Is more like ft cow it really seems to be a cross between the cow and the deer it has the head and jeorny of a cow the tho mane and with ers of the horse and the legs of a deer altogether alie gnu Is one of the most singular creatures on carth the gnu inhabits the hilly districts of south africa roaming all over the country in vast herds aa far as travelers have yet penetrated it is found and it is that it Is so for the flesh of the gnu forms excellent food jhc thc aro howoy crt extremely wild and being avery quick an their 1 movements are difficult to shoot upon the first alarm the whole herd scamper away in single file following a leader when seen from a distance they look like a troop of horses their speed is very great and when first disturbed they do not exert it but kick out their heels and begin butting at anything that comes in their aay exhibiting the greatest byry unless hard pressed they seldom show ight but when brought to bay they will defend themselves desperately they dart forward upon their enemy with great fury and unless he remains cool and collected he probably will not escape |