In order to confuse the enemy, a sola topi and tropical kit was issued to those who were Canada-bound, and heavy clothing for those destined for Africa. |
The topi is something like the hartebeest, but much more beautiful and much more rare. |
He removed his topi as they wheeled off and she saw that his hair was shot with gray above the temples. |
It is closely related to topi and wildebeest, both of which show extreme birth synchrony. |
Maybe the cooler air had persuaded me or, more likely, Nanny, that it was safe for me not to wear the usual sola topi which I know I possessed because there are photographs. |
The topi rut typically lasts 1.5 months and takes place during the long rains between March and May. |