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Show ADDITIONS TO T H E MENAGERIE. 639 Feb. 3. 1 young Cheetah (Felis jubata). Presented by E. T. Rogers, Esq., C.M.Z.S., H.B.M. Acting Consul at Beyrout, Syria. 1 White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). Presented by E T Rogers, Esq., C.M.Z.S., H.B.M. Acting Consul at Beyrout! Syria. 4. 1 Long-shielded Cayman (Jacare longiscutata). Presented by George Wilks, Esq., C.M.Z.S. From Paraguay. 6. 1 Royal Rock-Snake (Python regius). Received in exchange. 1 Crested Ground-Parrakeet (Calopsitta novce hollandice). Presented by H. E. Sharp, Esq. 1 White-necked Stork (Ciconia leucocephala). Purchased. 2 Chameleons ( Chamceleon vulgaris). Presented by R. McAlpine, Esq. 11. 2 Common Rheas (Rhea americana). Purchased. 13. 1 Common Dormouse (Myoxus muscardinus). Presented by Sir Hugh Williams, Bart. 1 Ring-necked Parrakeet (Palceornis torquata). Presented by Mrs. Bruce. 14. 1 Rhesus Monkey (Macacus erythrceus). Presented by the executors of the late Dr. Daubeny, deceased. 1 Macaque Monkey (Macacus cynomolgus). Presented by the executors of the late Dr. Daubeny, deceased. 21. 1 Indian Porcupine (Hystrix leucura). Born. 1 Swinhoe's Deer (Cervus swinhoii). Purchased. 1 Virginian Opossum (Didelphys virginiana). Purchased. 22. 1 Douroucouli (Nyctipithecus felinus). Purchased. 1 Jerboa (Dipus eegyptius). Presented by Capt. R. Donaldson. 23. 1 Vulpine Phalanger (Phalangista vulpina). Presented by Dr. Winn. 25. 1 Sambur Deer (Cervus aristotelis). Born. 1 Arabian Baboon (Cynocephalus hamadryas). Purchased. 1 Mandrill (Cynocephalus maimon). Purchased. 1 Drill (Cynocephalus leucophceus). Purchased. 1 Brown Spider Monkey (Ateles hybridus). 26. 1 Smooth-headed Capuchin Monkey (Cebus xanthosternus). Deposited. 1 Common Hare (Lepus europceus). Purchased. 29. 2 Yellow-shouldered Weaver-Birds (Euplectes capensis). Purchased. 3 Long-haired Guineapigs-Peruvian variety (Cavia aperea, var.). Purchased. Mar. 2. 2 Canada Geese (Bernicla canadensis). Presented by Charles Anthony, jun., Esq. 1 Australian Goshawk (Astur approximans). Purchased. 2 Nankeen Kestrels (Tinnunculus cenehroides). Purchased. 1 Short-eared Owl (Otus br achy otus). From Natal. Purchased. 1 Le Vaillant's Parrot (Pceocephalus levaillantii). Purchased. 2 Swainson's Lorikeet (Trichoglossus multicolor). Purchased. 2 Chestnut-eared Finches (Amadina castanotis). Purchased. 2 Black Bullfinches (Melopyrrha nigra). Purchased. 1 Pied Crow-Shrike (Strepera gr oculina). Purchased. 1 Black-billed Duck (Dendrocygna arborea). Purchased. 1 Zorilla (Zorilla striata). Purchased. 3. 1 Great Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus). Born. 1 Sanaa Crane (Grus antigone). Purchased. 5. 2 Touracous (Corythaix per sa). Purchased. |