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Show ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. 669 Jan. 25. 3 Cerastes Vipers ( Vipera cerastes). Presented by Capt. W. Burrows. 2 Hissing Sand-Snakes (Psammophis sibilans). Presented by Capt. W . G. Burrows. 1 Clifford's Snake (Zamenis cliffordi). Presented by Capt. W . G. Burrows. 1 Egyptian Eryx (Eryx jaculus). Presented by Capt. W . G. Burrows. 1 Blunt-nosed Snake (Dipsas obtusa). Presented by Capt. W . G. Burrows. 21 Horrid Rattlesnakes (Crotalus horridus). Born in the Menagerie. 26. 2 Poe Honey-eaters (Prosthemadera novce-zealandice). Presented by Capt. Brabazon J. Barlow, s.s. 'Tanui.' 27. 1 Brazilian Hangnest (Icterus jamaicai). Presented by George D. Morce, Esq. 28. 1 White-headed Sea-Eagle (Haliaetus leucocephalus, jr.). Presented by George M. Jojmston, Esq. From Newfoundland. 29. 1 Pike (Esox lucius). Presented by F. Godden, Esq., F.Z.S. Feb. 2. 1 Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis). Presented by H. M. Upcher, Esq., F.Z.S. From the coast of Norfolk. 1 Jardine's Parrot (Pceocephalus gulielmi). Received in Exchange. 4. 1 Red-winged Parrakeet (Aprosmictus erythropterus). Presented by the Hon. Stormont Finch-Hatton. 8 Peaceful Doves (Geopelia tranquilla). Presented by the Hon. Stormont Finch-Hatton. 6. 2 Cockateels (Calopsitta novce-hollandice). Deposited. 1 Pluto Monkey (Cercopithecus pluto). Received in Exchange. 1 Antarctic Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus). Received in Exchange. 7. 1 Indian Desert Fox (Canis leucopus), 2- Deposited. See P. Z. S. 1888, p. 140. From Bussorah. 10. 1 Common Boa (Boa constrictor). Presented by Leopold Field, Esq. 1 Royal Python (Python regius). Presented by Leopold Field, Esq. 1 Indian Python (Python molurus). Presented by Leopold Field, Esq. 2 West-African Pythons (Python sebce). Presented by Leopold Field, Esq. 13. 1 Bonnet-Monkey (Macacus sinicus), $. Presented by H. Austin Clow, Esq., F.Z.S. 2 Rhesus Monkeys (Macacus rhesus), 2 2 • Presented by H. Austin Clow, Esq., F.Z.S. 1 Alpine Marmot (Arctomys marmottd), 2 • Presented by H. Austin Clow, Esq., F.Z.S. 1 Vulpine Phalanger (Phalanyista vulpina), 8 • Presented by H. Austin Clow, Esq., F.Z.S. 14. 2 Common Gulls {Larus canus). Purchased. 1 Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus). Purchased. 15. 3 Esquimaux Dogs (Canis familiaris). Presented by W . T. Tournay, Esq., F.Z.S. 4 Parrot Finches (Erythrura psiltacea). Purchased. See P. Z. S. 1888, p. 140. PROC. ZOOL. Soc-1888, No. XLV. 45 |