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Show ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. 821 19. 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Limosa melanura). Purchased. 2 Black Swans ( Cygnus atratus), 3 and 9. Received in exchange. 5 Prussian Carp (Carassius vulgaris). Presented by G. H. Jones, Esq., F.Z.S. 20. 1 Grey-cheeked Monkey (Cercocebus albigena), 9 . Presented by Robt. Surry, Esq. 1 Patagonian Sea-lion ( Otaria jubata). Presented by F. E. Cobb, Esq. From the Falkland Islands. See P. Z. S. 1879, p. 551. 1 Ceram Lory (Lorius garrulus). Purchased. 21. 2 Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera). Born in the Menagerie. 1 Common Lobster (Astacus vulgaris). Presented by Mr. J. Ward. 22. 3 Abyssinian Guinea-fowls (Numidapt'dorhtjncha). Purchased. 1 Nicobar Pigeon (Calcenas nicobarica). Purchased. 2 Golden headed Conures (Conurus auricapillas). Purchased. 2 Javan Parrakeets (Paleeornis javanicus). Purchased. 23. 1 Roseate Cockatoo (Cacatua roseicapilla). Presented by Mr. Head. 1 Blue-Winged Green Bulbul (Phyllornis hardwickii). Presented by Mr. A. Jamrach. 1 Black-necked Swan ( Cygnus nigricollis). Bred in the Gardens. 2 Horned Lizards (Phrynosoma cornutum). Presented by E. Loder, Esq., F.Z.S. 24. 1 Red-faced Saki (Brachyurus rubicundus). Purchased. See P. Z. S. 1879, p. 551. ' 2 Green-necked Peafowls (Pavo spicifer). Purchased. 1 Cheetah (Felis jubata). Purchased. 12 Common Wigeon (Mareca penelope), 6 3 and 6 9. Purchased. 25. 1 Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victorice). Purchased. 1 Mace's Sea-Eagle (Haliaetus leucoryphus). Purchased. 4 Common Sheldrakes (Tadorna vulpanser), 2 3 and 2 9. Purchased. 26. 1 Geoffroy's Dove (Peristera geoffroii). Bred in the Gardens. 1 Argus Pheasant (Argus giganteus), 3- Purchased. 1 Puff-Adder (Vipera arietans). Presented by Surgeon F. Speer. 2 Silky Marmosets (Midas rosalia). Presented by Mrs. Hector. 27. 1 Michie's Tufted Deer (Elaphodus michianus.) Deposited. 1 White-thighed Colohus (Colobus bicolor). Presented by Dr. W . H. Hart. 30. 1 Brown Hyaena (Hycena brunnea). Purchased. 1 Axis Deer (Cei-vus axis) 3 • Born in the Menagerie. 31. 1 Capyhara (Hydrochcerus capybara). Presented by H. B. Whitmarsh, Esq. 2. 1 Great Kangaroo (Macrojms giganteus), 3 • Born in the Menagerie. 1 Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus), 3 • Born in the Menagerie. 1 Bennett's Wallaby (Halmaturus bennettii), 9. Born in the Menagerie. 3. 1 Rhesus Monkey (3Iacacus erythrceus). Presented by J. Beech, Esq. 1 Eland (Oreas canna), 3 • Born in the Menagerie. 4. 1 Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). Presented by The Earl of Dunmore, F.Z.S. 3 Crossbred Parakeets (between Euphema elegans 3 and E, pulchella, 2 )• Bred in the Gardens. |