BEEVENTEH ANNUAL REPORT. 35 
the site of the old Caribou Range, which will contain, when com- 
pleted, a large collection of Equidae. 
Plans for the Administration Building, to occupy the northeast 
corner of Baird Court, are nearly completed, and the contract 
for it will be awarded as soon as funds are available for this pur- 
pose. This building, when completed, will be the headquarters 
of the Society, and will contain a collection of paintings and a 
library available for public use, under proper restrictions. It will 
also contain the Collection of Heads and Horns referred to 
below. 
Carefully studied plans for the Biological Laboratory, to 
occupy a site near the present Service Building, are now ready 
and only await the necessary funds to be placed under contract. 
EAST SIDE EXTENSION. 
Plans have been prepared for the newly acquired addition to 
Bronx Park to the east. These plans involve a series of roads 
and paths connecting with those of the Zoological Park. A re- 
adjustment of boundaries on that side of the Park will probably 
be necessary. 
ANIMAL COLLECTIONS. 
The animal collections at the Park have been greatly increased 
in numbers and in value, notably in the Department of Birds. At 
the close of the year the Park contained 3,624 specimens, being 
an increase of 753 specimens over the year of 1905. The total 
number of animals represents 808 species, while last year the 
total number of animals represented 656 species. The number of 
species and specimens in the different departments are as follows: 
Mammals ......... 620 specimens 189 species 
Bit Sap ng rea ceca 2,104 i AGI > 
Reptiles and 
Amphibians .... 900 7 13 Saale 
plhotallsoe ca see 3,624 7 818 
At the very close of the year the Society received a young male 
African rhinoceros, purchased for the Zoological Society at 
Mombasa, East Africa, by Mr. Richard Tjader, and by him 
brought to New York. 
