156 THE SECRETARY ON ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. | Mar. 16, 
Fig. 7. 
Lower part of trachea of Metopiana peposaca 3 (side view). 
The czeca in this specimen were 53 and 6 inches in length, the 
whole intestinal canal measuring 43 feet. 
March 16, 1875. 
Dr, A. Giinther, F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. 
The Secretary made the following report on the additions to the 
Society’s Menagerie during February 1875 :— 
The total number of registered additions to the Society’s Mena- 
gerie during the month of February was 146; of which 1 was by 
birth, 20 were by presentation, 112 by purchase, 6 received in ex- 
change, and 7 received on deposit. The total number of departures 
during the same period by death and removals was 96. 
The most noticeable additions during the month were :— 
1. A Peguan Tree-Shrew (Tupaia peguana), presented by the 
Hon. Ashley Eden, C.S.I., Chief Commissioner, Rangoon, British 
Burmah. This is believed to be the first living Tupaia of any species 
that has reached Europe. 
2. A Blanford’s Squirrel (Sciurus blanfordi), presented by Mrs. 
Dunn, 8th February. This Squirrel was received in the same cage 
as the Tree-Shrew, and is so much like it in general external appear- 
