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Review: “ Who's Who at the Zoo."



to which ornithologists generally give them credit, but several

cases are noted, some of which, such as the loss of the red on

the head and breast of the Linnet and Redpoll, are well-known

to all keepers of British birds.


Domestication is also responsible for the white form of the

Java - Sparrow, and white and pied forms (Bengalese) of the

Sharp-tailed Finch (Uroloncha striata ). We perfectly agree

with Mr. Finn that there is no reason for supposing the latter

birds to be hybrids.


Instances of variation in disposition, taste and habits are

well-known to all students of living birds.


“ WHO’S WHO AT THE ZOO.” *


This fascinating little book is the outcome of many morn¬

ings spent by an art student at the Zoological Gardens during the

last five years ; and animal lovers (and we are sure the term



KING PENQUINS.


(Aptenodytes pennanti).

(From Who’s Who at the Zoo ).



* “Who's Who at the Zoo,” by L. Bkatricis Thompson ; with twenty plates and over

one hundred drawing's in the text by the Author. London, Gay and Bikd, 22, Bedford

Street. 1902. Price 5/-.



