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vience to the will, sufficient at least to counteract the 
original impulse by which they were put in motion, 
and to turn aside their course on the appearance of any 
sudden danger ? 
The specimen from which our figures were taken is 
completely nocturnal in its habits, seldom quitting the 
imner compartment of its cage until the approach of 
evening, when it becomes extremely lively and active. 
It has now been for some months in Bruton Street, 
and is perfectly tame, but rather shy. It was formerly 
in the possession of the Marchioness of Cleveland, and 
was procured for the Society by the kind offices of 
Lady Glengall. 
