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ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. 



number of eggs laid by the female is generally two ; 

 and the young birds are tended by their parents with 

 the greatest care. Fishes are sometimes carried to the 

 nest in such numbers that their putrid remains lay 

 scattered around the place, and taint the air to the 

 distance of several hundred yards. The old birds con- 

 tinue to feed their offspring for a considerable time 

 after the latter have become cajjable of quitting the 

 nest. 



