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The donatious to the Museum have been both numerous and 

 valuable. 



To R. B. Walker, Esq., the public are indebted for a magnificent 

 Skeleton of a Gorilla, larger probably than any specimen previously 

 brought to Europe. The thigh bone of this animal measures 16f 

 inches in length, while the largest previously recorded measured only 

 14^ inches. 



To Henry Duckworth, Esq., the public are also indebted for the 

 Skin and Skeleton of another specimen of Gorilla. Though smaller 

 than the preceding, this specimen is exceedingly valuable, being in a 

 very perfect condition. This skin has been carefully stuffed, and will 

 shortly be ready for exhibition. 



The two skeletons are in hand for mounting, and will be exhibited 

 as early as possible. 



A very fine stuffed specimen of the American Bison has been 

 presented by the Proprietors of The Field newspaper. Tliis animal 

 was shot by the Hon. G. F. Berkeley, who published, in The Field of 

 May 12, 1860, a graphic account of its pursuit and capture. 



The Skull, and portions of the Skeleton, of a smaller specimen of 

 Gorilla ; presented by R. B. Walker, Esq. 



The Body of a small Ant-eater, or Tamandua, preserved in spirit ; 

 by W. Smallwood, Esq. 



A White American Squirrel ; by Mrs. Hyde. 



Four Monkeys ; by Mr. Hulse. 



The Skull of a Porpoise, and the Rostrum of a Saw-fish; by 

 Messrs. Hatton and Cookson. 



The Bones of a Dromedary ; by Mr. Gass. 



A Bat, from South Africa; by Mr. Martin, ship "Clarendon." 



Thirty Birds, &c., in spirit, from West Africa ; by Messrs. 

 Maxwell and Co. 



Three Eagles, from India ; by Captain Sawyer. 



A Chatterer (Phcenicercus carnifex) ; by Mr. Alderman Parker. 



A Guillemot ; by Mr. Alderman Gardner. 



A Night Heron, &c. ; by Mr. Browne (s. s. " Agia Sofia"). 



Two Eggs of the Eider Duck ; by Mr. S. Parry. 



Two Lizards, from Egypt ; by C. ilaclver, Esq. 



A Bottle of Snakes, from Para, by Mrs. Houghton. 



Eight Bottles of Reptiles, &c., from Old Calabar ; by Mr. J. S. 

 Tyerman. 



A Dolphin ; by Mr. Berry, ship " Richard Cobden." 



