318 THE SECRETARY ON ADDITIONS TO THE MENAGERIE. [June], 
lived many years in the Society’s Gardens, where its portrait was 
taken by Mr. Wolf. In 1880 the Prince of Wales presented us 
with two female examples, mother and young, the latter of which 
is still living, and has paired with a male of the same species pre- 
sented to us by Colonel Kinloch in 1883. 
I am happy to be able to add that there is every appearance 
of the female Tahr being likely to increase her species in a short 
time. 
10. CapRA HYLOCRIUS. 
Kemas hylocrius, Ogilby, P. Z.S. 1837, p. 81. 
Capra (Ibex) warryato, Gray, Ann. & Mag. N. H. x. p. 267 
(1842). 
The “ Neilgherry Ibex,” as this Goat is usually called by Indian 
sportsmen, has never, so far as I know, been imported alive into 
Europe. Although I have received many letters promising living 
specimens for the Society, these animals have always died in India 
after a short period spent in captivity. 
Although the horns of this species differ somewhat materially from 
those of Capra jemlanica in having the external angle in front much 
rounded off, I believe the two animals to be nearly allied. 
This species is found only in the Neilgherries, Anamallays, and 
other adjoining ranges of Southern India. 
June 1, 1886. 
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 May 1886 :— 
The total number of registered additions to the Society’s Mena- 
gerie during the month of May was 190, of which 123 were by 
presentation, 31 by purchase, 18 by birth, 4 received in exchange, 
and 14 received on deposit. The total number of departures during 
the same period, by death and removals, was 139. 
The most noticeable additions during the month were :— 
1. An Orange-thighed Falcon (Falco fusec-cerulescens), presented 
by Captain W. M. F. Castle, R.N., May 5th, and stated to have 
been obtained in Chili. This is the first example of this elegant 
species which has been obtained by the Society. 
2. Five Senegal Parrots (Pwocephalus senegalus), presented by 
R. B. Sheridan, Esq., May 5th. Four of these are young birds 
bred in a large aviary at Frampton Court, Dorchester, under the 
management and care of the late Mrs. Sheridan. This is of interest, 
as these Parrots are rarely known to breed in captivity. 
Dr. Giinther, F.R.S., exhibited a specimen of a small fish of the genus 
Fierasfer imbedded in a Pearl-Oyster, and made the following 
remarks :— 
