THE NYL-GHAU.

Tur Nyl-Ghau is sometimes called the
Blue Cow, and the White-footed Antelope.
Ii seems to be confined to the northwestern
provinces of Hindostan, and the countries
situated between them and Persia. ‘The
male is superior in size to the stag; his
head is large, with black horns, seven or
eight inches long; his neck long and
maned; his shoulders are surmounted by
a slight hump. The general color of his
body is a slate-gray, with patches of white.
The Nyl-Ghau eats oats and is fond of
grass, hay, and wheat bread. It is vicious
and fierce in the rutting season, but at

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