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Show 582 MESSRS. O. THOMAS AND II. SCHWANN ON [May 29, with H.parvula, the latter must have been obtained further south, perhaps on the Crocodile River. H. brunnula may readily be distinguished from II. pa/rvula by its head being paler instead of darker than the body, by its buffy-tipped underfur, and by its head and feet not darkening terminally. " Tchangaan name ‘ Mashli.' " Fairly common in the low country. They were observed in parties of from four to eight, and live and take refuge in the deserted ant-heaps. They become commoner towards the Portuguese frontier."-C. H. B. G. 9. Funisciurus cepapi Smith. d. 1223, 1228, 1237, 1261, 1281, 1283, 1286, 1287, 1291, 1293, 1302, 1303, 1317. § . 1227, 1232, 1 2 4 4 ,1 2 6 8 ,1 2 7 7 ,1 2 8 2 , 1292. " Shot in tree " is on most of the specimens, so the species is evidently an arboreal one. " Tchangaan name ‘ Mashinyane.' " Very common on the low veldt, to which it is confined. These Squirrels breed and sleep in a hollow tree, in which they take refuge when pursued. They are easily captured, and form an article of food with the natives."-C. H. B. G. 10. Graphiurus murinus Desm. 1269. This example shows strongly the peculiar staining of the cliest-hairs, on which Smith's name of erythrobronchus was based. " Tchangaan name ‘ Ndabidabi.' " The specimen sent was found asleep in the woodwork of an outbuilding and was very fat. This species is not easy to obtain as it hibernates during the winter."-C. H. B. G. 11. Tatera brantsii Smith. d1 ? . 1305. " Tchangaan name ‘ Masingaan.' " Common and gregarious in habits. Forms burrows in sandy places but never of any great size."- C. H. B. G. 12. T a te ra mi liar ia sa lsa Wrought. 6- 1255. $ . 1233, 1301. 13. A r v ic an th is dor sal is Smith. 6 • 1260, 1284, 1312. £ . 1241, 1290, 1316. Tchangaan name ‘ Matsutsa.' This species is fairly common on the low veldt, where it apparently replaces A. pumilio, to which its habits are similar. It frequents the grassy flats and thick undergrowth in the kloofs. Diurnal only and a vegetarian."-C. H. B. G. |
