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Show 156 THE SECRETARY O N ADDITIONS TO T H E MENAGERIE. [Mar. 1 6, Fig- 7. Lower part of trachea of Metopiana peposaca S (side view). The caeca in this specimen were 5^ and 6 inches in length, the whole intestinal canal measuring 4\ feet. March 16, 1875. Dr, A. Gunther, F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. The Secretary made the following report on the additions to the Society's Menagerie during February 1875 :- The total number of registered additions to the Society's Menagerie during the month of February was 146; of which 1 was by birth, 20 were by presentation, 112 by purchase, 6 received in exchange, and 7 received on deposit. The total number of departures during the same period by death and removals was 96. The most noticeable additions during the month were :- I. A Peguan Tree-Shrew (Tupaia peguana), presented by the Hon. Ashley Eden, C.S.I., Chief Commissioner, Rangoon, British Burmah. This is believed to be the first living Tupaia of any species that has reached Europe. 2. A Blanford's Squirrel (Sciurus blanfordi), presented by Mrs. Dunn, 8th February. This Squirrel was received in the same cage as the Tree-Shrew, and is so much like it in general external appear- |