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antelope is so shy and so keen of scent that hunters are obliged to
resort to various stratagems to bring it within rifle-shot. Despite
its timidity, the antelope is so curious and inquisitive that the
display of any unusual object, such as a bit of cloth held up by the
concealed hunter on the end of a ramrod, will lure it nearer and
nearer until it comes within reach of the deadly rifle-ball. A very
common way of exciting its curiosity is shown in our lower
illustration on page 433. The hunter lies down and throws he feet in
the air, moving them slowly, until the antelope’s attention is
caught and the animal gradually attracted within rifle-shot. Then
down go the legs, a puff of smoke rises from the hunter’s rifle,
and the too-inquisitive antelope pays the penalty of its curiosity
with its life. |
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