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Show 950 CAPT. STANLEY S. FLOWER ON THE [Dec. 18, is to be found for some distance in the direction of Lake Victoria, though it would seem that its range is not a wide one. The small form of the Topi (Damaliscus tiang) is first met with, both according to native testimony and my own observation, in about 4° N. lat., and is common for a considerable distance northwards. Apparently they exist to the west of the Nile only. Jackson's Hartebeest is common on both sides of the river, and though I have frequently noticed herds of both species grazing on the same plains, I have never seen them intermixed. The Albert Edward species is the larger animal, and probably 3 or 4 inches higher at the shoulder. The body-skin, both in marking and colouring, is strikingly similar to that of the Tsessebe, and consequently much darker than the Nile species, which lacks the rich colouring and shading of its southern relative. Mr. Sclater exhibited two native bandoliers or waist-belts just received from Sir Harry Johnston, K.C.B., F.Z.S., formed from the skin of tbe supposed new Zebra as described by Sir Harry in the letter read at the Meeting on Nov. 20th (see above, p. 774). It was difficult to say exactly from what part of the body these pieces of skin had been taken, but they were probably from the shoulders and hind legs, as described in Sir Harry's letter. How ever this might be, they appeared to be different from any portions of the skin belonging to the known species of Zebra, and, if the account given by Sir Harry of what was said by the natives on the subject was correct, would certainly indicate the existence of a new species of Zebra in this part of the Congo Forest, or somewhere in its neighbourhood. Mr. Sclater promised additional particulars on this subject after further examination of the specimens. The following papers were read :- 1. Notes on the Fauna of the White Nile and its Tributaries. By Captain STANLEY S M Y T H FLOWER, F.Z.SV 5th Fusiliers. [Eeceived September 13, 1900.] VII. Molluscs, p. 970. VTTT. Tnsppra n 9,71 I. Introductory Notes, p. 950. II. Mammals, p. 952. III. Birds, p. 956. IV. Beptiles, p. 967. V. Batrachians, p. 968. VI. Fishes, p. 969. VIII. Insects, p. 971. IX. Millipedes, p. 972. X. Centipedes, p. 973. XI. Arachnids, p. 973. XII. Crustaceans, p. 973. I. INTRODUCTORY NOTES. N O Europeans having been able to visit the White Nile for many years owing to the Mahdist insurrection, these notes on the animals seen during an expedition up this river may be of interest. |