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CHIROPTERA 



rooks. On close approach a strong musky odour became apparent, 

 and a loud incessant chattering was heard. Many of the branches 

 were bending under their load of Bats, some in a state of inactivity, 



FIG. 302. Female and young of Xantharpyia collaris. (From Sclater, 

 Proc. Zool. Soc. 1870, p. 127.) 



suspended by their hind claws, others scrambling along among the 

 boughs, and taking to wing when disturbed." 



Xantharpyitt. 1 Dentition as in Pteropus, but a short tail present, 

 and the fur on the back of the neck similar to that of the body. 



' Gray, List. Spec. Mamm. Brit. Mus. pp. 37, 38 (1843): Syn. Cyno- 

 nycteris. 



