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very satisfactory, and the only serious loss during the year was 
the unexpected death of the West African giraffe. 
The Loring Expedition returned from Africa, having estab- 
lished important connections which will result in our securing 
many valuable animals in the future from that continent. This 
expedition enriched the collections at the Park by the addition 
of the following: 
Species Specimens 
Mammals: 22 3 weno 13 26 
Birds: 2 ee ee AS 58 
RCM EUS beer Sete ore heat 14 95 
52 179 
The most important event of the year in this department 
was the purchase of a collection of marsupials and other animals 
and birds from Australia, including the following: 
pr Libis: 
Wedgetailed Eagles. 
Frilled Lizards. 
Laughing Jackasses. 
Thicknee. 
Brush Turkeys. 
Mallee Hen. 
Water Dragons. 
Bar-shouldered Doves. 
Crested Pigeons. 
Bronzewing Pigeons. 
Diamond Doves. 
King Parrots. 
Princess Alexandra Parakeet. 
Rosellas. 
Pale-headed Rosellas. 
Vasa Parrots. 
Bowerbird. 
Brush Bronzewing Pigeon. 
Wonga-Wonga Pigeons. 
Peaceful Doves. 
Fraser’s Lorikeet. 
pr. Kea Parrots. 
pr. Sloth Bears. 
pr. Wombats and young. 
pr. Parry Kangaroos. 
pr. Walaroos. 
pr. Red Kangaroos. 
pr. Agile Wallabies. 
Himalayan Bear. 
Crimson Wing. 
pr. Tasmanian Devils. 
pr. Black Swamp Wallabies. 
Tree Climbing Kangaroos. 
pr. Rock Wallabies. 
pr. Island Kangaroos. 
pr. Grey Phalangers. 
Flying Phalangers. 
Cape Hyrax. 
Plovers. 
Shrike. 
Magpies. 
Giant Petrel. 
Black Swans. 
White-winged Choughs. 
Long-necked Tortoises. 
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These animals were brought by Mr. Ellis Joseph directly 
from the Antipodes, and arrangements have been made with Mr. 
Joseph for similar shipments. Never before has so complete a 
collection of marsupials been placed on exhibition in this country. 
A large collection of birds, including 216 pheasants, repre- 
senting 15 species was presented by Col. Anthony R. Kuser. 
