ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS 



of their natural haunts gives a very pleasing and picturesque effect. Unless, 

 however, there are plenty of funds for the construction and maintenance 

 of these expensive structures, the old type of cage is preferable, for it is safe 

 for animals and visitor, gives a good view of the specimens and may easily 

 be kept clean. 



Almost all wild animals and birds can remain out of doors at all seasons 

 in the warmer parts of the United States. There are many species, however, 

 that can remain out of doors in the colder parts of the country through- 

 out the entire year. For example, in a climate like that of the Middle 

 Atlantic States, the bears, several kinds of deer, some monkeys, camels, 

 wild horses, llamas, buffalo, yak, many of the sheep and goat family, por- 

 cupines, raccoon, wolves, foxes and others, remain out through the coldest 

 weather without injury. It is therefore possible to start and maintain a 

 zoological park on a smaller and less expensive scale by beginning with 

 such animals as these, and with birds that will live out during the colder 



PLATE No. 363 

 SHOWING PLAN OF SEPARATING CAGES 



