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Show No. 10. OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON* November 15th, 1904. Dr. W. T. B lan fo r d , C.I.E., F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS The S e c r e tar y read a report on the additions that had been made to the Society's Menagerie during the months of June, July, August, September, and October, 1904. Amongst these several were of great interest. Prof. J. C. E w a r t , F.R.S., exhibited some skins and a series of lantern-slides of Zebras from East Africa. He pointed out that a variety of Crawshay's Zebra occurred in East Africa in the vicinity of Lake Nakuru. The East African variety differed from the typical Crawshay's Zebra of British Central Africa mainly in having fewer vertical body-stripes. Prof. Ewart also pointed out that, in addition to the Grant and Crawshay varieties, East Africa had a Zebra which, in certain points, resembled the Common or Mountain Zebra of South Africa. This new Zebra had, like the Mountain Zebra, very long ears, a short mane, a well-marked gridiron over the croup, and narrow hoofs. It differed from the true Mountain Zebra in having a broad dorsal band and very decidedly smaller chestnuts. Mr. R. L y d e k k e r , F.R.S., communicated the fact that the sketch exhibited to the Society last Session as that of a Pere David's Deer from Hainan was drawn by the artist from memory and not direct from a specimen, and it could, therefore, not be taken as evidence of the occurrence of this Deer in that country. Mr. F. E. B e d d a r d , F.R.S., described the sound emitted by a young Kangaroo that had been found in its dead mother's pouch. Mr. F r e d e r ic k G il l e t t , F .Z .S ., exhibited some antlers of the Altai Stag (Cervus eustephconus), and made remarks upon their growth as observed by him in the Society's Gardens. * This Abstract is published by the Society at 3 Hanover Square, London, W ., on the Tuesday following the date o f Meeting to which it refers. I t 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, i f desired, sent post-free for the sum of Six Shillings per annum, payable in advance. |