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Show 428 DR. C I. FORSYTH MAJOR ON [Apr. 18, was presented by the late Major W. E. Hay, F.Z.S., in 1859, and the other was received on deposit in 1885. 2. A n example of Pel's Owl (Scotopelia peli), a fine and rare species of Owl from the Niger Territory, presented by Lieut. E. V. Turner, B.E., March 28th. Pedetes caffer. 3. A Cape Jumping-Hare (Pedetes coffer), presented by Mr. W. Champion of Durban, Natal, March 31st. This singular Bodent seems to be a very delicate animal, which does not thrive in captivity. Though several of our correspondents have attempted to send us specimens, this is the first that has reached us alive. Mr. Smit's drawing shows its attitude in life, with the fore feet scarcely visible as it sits up. It is semi-nocturnal in habits. Dr. C. I. Forsyth Major exhibited the carpus of the fossorial Bodent Gtenomys (see figures, p. 429), and made the following remarks:- The carpus exhibited was taken from the dry skin of a species of the fossorial Hystricoi'd Ctenomys, from the Province of Salta (Argentina), which the Natural History Museum owes to Dr. Moreno. It presents three special peculiarities, to which I wish to draw attention. |