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Show No. 7. OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON* May 3rd, 1904. G. A. B o u len g er , Esq., F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS The S e c r e tar y exhibited, on behalf of Dr. G r ah am R e n sh aw . F.Z.S., an outline sketch of a young African Elephant, mounted in the Museum of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, which showed an unusual development of hairs on its body. The S e c r e tar y also exhibited a photograph of the Quagga, taken by Mr. F. Haes from the last female specimen that had lived in the Gardens. Mr. F. E. B e d d a r d , F.R.S., exhibited the brain of a Troupial (Quisccdus versicolor) in the hinder part of both cerebral hemispheres of which was an entangled mass of Nematoid worms lying below the pia mater. The bird was reported to have dropped down suddenly from its perch " in a fit." Mr. R. H. B u r n e , F.Z.S., exhibited specimens of the female reproductive organs of Perameles obesula, Trichosurus vulpecula, and Dasyurus viverrinus; the specimens had been presented to the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons by Professor Hill. Mr. B u r n e also exhibited photographs of the rare Leathery Turtle (.Dermochelys coriacea). Mr. O ld f ie l d T h om a s , F.R.S., read a paper on the osteology and systematic position of the rare Malagasy Bat Myzopoda aurita. This Bat was considered to form a special family, the Myzopodidce, which appeared to be most nearly allied to the American Natalidaz and Mormopidce. * This Abstract is published by the Society at 3 Hanover Square, London, W., on the Tuesday following the date of Meeting to which it refers. It will be issued, free of extra charge, to all Fellows who subscribe to the Publications, along with the ‘ Proceedings' ; but it may be obtained on the day of publication at the price of Sixpence, or, if desired, sent post-free for the sum of Six Shillings per annum, payable in advance. |