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Show ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. 699 Oct. 1. 1 Cuvier's Toucan (Ramphastos cuvieri). Presented by Mr. A. Bluinenthal. 1 Black Lemur (Lemur macaco), 2 • Presented by F. Babing-ton Peile, Esq. 1 Common Nightjar (Caprimulgus europceus). Presented by Col. Leas. 1 Great-billed Parrakeet (Tanygnathus megalorhynchus). Purchased. 2. 1 Golden Agouti (Dasyprocta aguti). Presented by Mr. H. T. Balfour. 2 Mexican Deer (Cervus mexicanus), 3 and 2- Purchased. 1 Common Heron (Ardea cinerea). Presented by Mr. L. Smythe. 1 Herring-Gull (Larus argentatus). Presented by Mr. L. Smythe. 4. 2 Argus Pheasants (Argus giganteus), 2 2 • Deposited. 5. 1 Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), 3 • Presented by Mr. A. Vale. 1 Brown Bear ( Ursus arctos), §. Presented by W . H. Beaton, Esq. 1 Peewit ( Vanellus cristatus). Presented by Dr. W . Brewer. 6. 1 Scolopaceous Courlan (Aramus scolopaceus). Purchased. See P. Z. S. 1875, p. 567. 7. 2 Graceful Ground-Doves (Geopelia cuneata). Received in exchange. 1 Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis). Deposited. 1 Common Snake (Tropidonotus natrix). Deposited. 8. 2 Vervet Monkeys (Cercopithecus lalandi). Presented by Mrs. Abbett. 2 Grey-breasted Parrakeets (Bolborhynchus monachus). Presented by Miss Maiden. 9. 1 Campbell's Monkey (Cercopithecus campbelli), 3- Presented by Miss A. J. Brown. 1 Common Hare (Lepus timidus). Presented by Mr. M. A. Carr. 11. 1 Kestrel (Tinnunculus alaudarius). Presented by Mr. J. H. Wiilmore. 12. 2 Persian Gazelles (Gazella subgutturosa),3 and 2- Presented by Mr. Archibald Gray. 1 Golden-crowned Conure (Conurus aureus). Presented by Col. M* Arthur. 1 Common Chameleon (Chamceleon vulgaris). Presentedby Mr. F. Coleman. 13. 2 Crested Porcupines (Hystrix cristata). Deposited. 2 Servals (Felis serval). Deposited. 1 Levaillant's Cynictis (Cynictispenicillata). Deposited. 1 Derbian Wallaby (Halmaturus derbianus), 2 • Born in the Menagerie. 14. 1 Ruddy Ichneumon (Herpestes smithii), 3. Presented by Mr. Wr. R. Best. 15. 1 Scarlet Ibis (Ibis rubra). Deposited. 16. 1 Common Boa (Boa constrictor). Presented by Dr. H. Wood. 17! 1 Hybrid Rat Kangaroo (between Hypsiprymnus gaimardi 3 and H. ogilbyi $ ), $. Born in the Gardens. 18 1 Missel-Thrush (Turdus visrivorus). Presented by Mrs. Watson. ' 1 Binturong (Arctictis binturong). Presented by Capt. A. R. Ord. See P. Z. S. 1875, p. 567. 19 1 Grey Wagtail (Motacilla boarula). Purchased. 2L 1 Cape-Buffalo (Bubalus caffer), $. Born in the Gardens. 7 Picked Dogfish (Acanthias vulgaris). Purchased. 23 1 Wood-Owl (Syrnium ahico). Presented by Mr. F. Braund. |