A DECORATIVE BIRD FOR A\ ENGLISH LAWN 279 



Because llicy lake kindly to captivity they arc Frequently 

 seen in zoological parks and gardens, and travelling shows. 



N 5 Zoological Park. 



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Tin. Apteryx, or Kiwi, 1 of New Zealand, is the lowest 

 species in the scale of living birds, ll is absolutely without 

 wings, and il lives upon the ground in dark Forests, where il 

 can hide. Unfortunately, il lias no means of defence, and is 



1 Ap'te-ryx aus-tral'is. 



