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The following is a list of the most noticeable additions 

 made to the Menagerie during the year 1882 : — 



January. 



1. A young male Gayal, born iu the Gardens, January 0th, 

 being the produce of the fine pair received in exchange, in Octo- 

 ber 1880, from the Zoological Gardens, Calcutta. This is believed 

 to be the first instance of this animal having bred in Europe. 



2. A young female Markhoor {Capra mer/aceros), from Afgha- 

 nistan, presented by Lieut.-CoL Sir Oliver E. C. St. John 

 K.C.S.I., F.Z.S., January 17th. 



February. 



3. Four "Warty-faced Honey-eaters {Xanthomyza phryyia), 

 and 



4. Two Musk-Ducks {Biziura lohata), purchased February 8th. 

 Both these Australian species were new to the Society's Col- 

 lection. 



5. A young Tapir born in the Gardens February 12th, and 

 thriving well, was the produce of oiir male Tapirus roitltni (re- 

 ceived May 2.5th, 1878) and the large female Tapirvs cimcricanus 

 from Paraguay, received January IGth, 1873. It is the first of 

 the genus born in the Society's Gardens. 



6. A female Mule Deer (Cermis macrotis) from the "Western 

 United States, presented by Dr. J. D. Caton, C.M.Z.S., and re- 

 ceived February 15th. 



Thanks to Dr. Caton 's kind exertions, we have now two fine 

 pairs (besides an odd male) of this beautiful Deer, and shall, wo 

 trust, succeed in breeding them. The female just received is in 

 excellent health and very tame. 



In recognition of Dr. Caton's valuable assistance in this matter 

 the Council have awarded the Silver Medal of the Society to their 

 excellent Correspondent. 



