1869. ] DR. B. SIMPSON ON AILURUS FULGENS. 507 
CALOTES NEMOR&COLA, Jerdon. 
An example brought by Mr. Barnes from Ceylon agrees well with 
the description given by Mr. Jerdon, who obtained his examples 
from the Nilgherries. 
5. Note on Ailurus fulgens. 
By B. Srvprson, M D. 
(Plate XLI.*) 
Ailurus fulgens is called by the Bhoteahs Wook Dongka, and by 
the Lepchas Siinciim ; but the name “ Wah,” by which it is usually 
known to naturalists, I have never heard applied to it. Possibly 
this may be the Nepalese term, though I have never been able to 
ascertain it. It might be worth while to consult Mr. Hodgson on 
the point, as I believe he has described the animal. It is usually 
found at an elevation of about 7000 to 9000 feet above the sea, and 
lives chiefly in trees in dense forests. I have never succeeded in 
getting the specimens which I had to eat animal food in any shape. 
They were fed chiefly on milk and rice, and browsed freely on grass 
and bamboo-leaves. Rose-leaves and peaches seemed also to be a 
favourite food with them. They drank the milk much more eagerly 
if a little sugar were mixed with it. 
As far as I have been able to ascertain, this animal is unknown 
in the Himalayas of the North-west—but to my certain knowledge 
extends to the extreme east of the range, as in the beginning of 1868, 
when on the north-east frontier, I saw several natives (Mishmees) 
whose caps were made of the skin of the dilurus. Dr. J. Anderson 
also informs me that skins were brought to him by the inhabitants of 
the countries through which he passed on his way to Bhamo, showing 
that it exists in those regions also. The animal’s ery is very peculiar. 
When attacked or angry, it rises on its hind legs like a bear and emits 
a sound which can be very easily imitated by opening the mouth and 
drawing in the breath through the nose several times in quick suc- 
cession ; in fact it is a series of snorts, if I may use the expression. 
The usual cry of the animal, however, is quite different ; it is very 
like the chirping of a bird, or a series of short whistles. The only 
other particular regarding the animal which I will here mention is 
its power of emitting a strong odour of musk when excited. 
6. Additional Notes on the Genus Ceyzx. 
By R. B. Suarre. 
As I stated in my recent paper on this genus (P. Z. S. 1868, 
p- 587), 1 had been in correspondence with Count Salvadori, of 
* The figure is taken from Mr. Wolf’s drawing of the individual brought home 
by Dr. Simpson, and now living in the Society’s Gardens (Nov. 11th).—P. L. 8, 
