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eae PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM. 459 
Procavia brucei Gray. (?) 
A single skin of a true Procavia, collected by Dr. Abbott, appears to 
belong to this species. In the skull the elements of the occipital bone 
have not coalesced, but Dr. Abbott notes on the label that the uterus 
contains one nearly mature foetus. 
The upper surfaces of the body are rather pale yellowish gray, and 
the under surfaces white. The hairs of the back are black at tip, be- 
low which is pale yellow ring, succeeded in turn by a second black ring. 
The remaining portion of the hairs is pale brownish gray. The hairs 
of the under surfaces are pure white to the roots. The feet are pale 
silvery brown. The ears are similar, but grayer, and have a tuft 
of yellowish white hairs near the upper margin within. There is a 
similar light area over the eye. 
The skull, as already stated, indicates that the individual is young. 
The last molar, both above and below, has not pierced the gum. 
“The uterus contained one fetus nearly at term. Placenta zonary. 
Stomach contained chewed leaves and bark, and had thick, muscular 
walls. 
“The specimen was shot among the lava blocks of an ancient lava 
stream. Several others were seen.”—Abbott. 
48934. Female. Foot of Kyalu Mountains, near Mount Kilima-Njaro, June 24, 1889. 
Eliomys murinus (Desmarest). 
Of this species three skins and four specimens in alcohol (Nos. 19761- 
64) were obtained. Dr. Abbott remarks on one of the labels: ‘Male 
and female taken froma nest containing four young ones. Nest globu- 
lar, about 5 inches in diameter, with a hole in the inside. It was situ- 
ated in a bush five feet from the ground. The nest was made of grass 
and strips of banana fronds, and lined with fine grass.” 
The following measurements are given by Dr. Abbott: 
Inches. mm. 
RMESUAENG ITC) LMI OCI Vpeeaete steve eat atat= Sy 'ay a a's \0 'so\auclalnciatataje eres yejeie aves Sean ee 3g 98.40 
SoHo T Ott alco end Of halts”. a2 ao sass, c2 coco sine emcees cera see eee 4 101.60 
PAEAEO NPOLM OU Vile ck ace cs = = 325 ao Semis era aes ae eee 3h 98.40 
eno iota torend. Of Maisto... 2-2) 2522. e ae) nar se wceleam clan e 4% 104.80 
MEST eCHMN ENE DOC rete eles 756 (on ate sina a oharmalhy encore ace) (ale 2a ein wie win eel = ahoiatar= 3B 95.25 
Peaocoh or tail corendsop harsh. 22 2.222.) seca ee setem 5 ao simin aaa 32 95.25 
Mus arborarius Peters. 
Three skins and a number of alcoholics from Kilima-Njaro appear to 
represent this species. The under surfaces are entirely white, the upper 
surfaces tawny, and the ears rust-colored. The tawny-tipped hairs of 
the back are of two kinds, the one soft and fine, the other coarse and pre- 
*19730. Male. Mount Kilima-Njaro, Noy. 16, 1889, 5,000 feet. 
t42324. Female. Mount Kilima-Njaro, No. 16, 1889, 5,000 feet. 
$19731. Male. Mount Kilima-Njaro, Noy. 16, 1889, 5,000 feet. 
