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Show 318 THE SECRETARY ON ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIK. [Junel, lived many years in the Society's Gardens, where its portrait taken by Mr. Wolf. In 1880 the Prince of Wales presented us with two female examples, mother and young, the latter of which is still living, and has paired with a male of the same species presented to us by Colonel Kinloch in 1883. I am happy to be able to add that there is every appearance of the female Tahr being likely to increase her species in a short time. 10. CAPRA HYLOCRIUS. Kemas hylocrius, Ogilby, P. Z. S. 1837, p. 81. Capra (Ibex) warryato, Grav, Ann. & Mag. N. H. x. p. 267 (1842). The " Neilgherry Ibex," as this Goat is usually called by Indian sportsmen, has never, so far as I know, been imported alive into Europe. Although I have received many letters promising living specimens for the Society, these animals have always died in India after a short period spent in captivity. Although the horns of this species differ somewhat materially from those of Capra jemlanica in having the external angle in front much rounded off, I believe the two animals to be nearly allied. This species is found only in the Neilgherries, Anamallays, and other adjoining ranges of Southern India. June 1, 1886. Dr. A. Giinther, F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. The Secretary made the following report on the additions to Society's Menagerie during May 1886 :- The total number of registered additions to the Society's Menagerie during the month of May was 190, of which 123 were by presentation, 31 by purchase, 18 by birth, 4 received in exchange, and 14 received on deposit. The total number of departures during the same period, by death and removals, was 139. The most noticeable additions during the month were:- 1. An Orange-thighed Falcon (Falco fuscc-cceridescens), presented by Captain W . M. F. Castle, R.N., May 5th, and stated to have been obtained in Chili. This is the first example of this elegant species which has been obtained by the Society. 2. Five Senegal Parrots (Pyocephalus seneyalus), presented by R. B. Sheridan, Esq., May 5th. Four of these are young birds bred in a large aviary at Frampton Court, Dorchester, under the management and care of the late Mrs. Sheridan. This is of interest, as these Parrots are rarely known to breed in captivity. Dr. Giinther, F.R.S., exhibited a specimen of a small fish Fierasfer imbedded in a Pearl-Oyster, and made the following remarks : - |
