ZOOLOGICAL 
SOCIETY 
BULLETIN 23 
GAYAL IN THE AMSTERDAM ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 
collections seemed even finer than ever before. 
Under the guidance of Mr. A. F. J. Portielje, 
the inspector, many rarities were noticed, which 
otherwise might not have been seen. Among 
the mammals, perhaps the most interesting were 
a number of a new species of Pygmy Buffalo 
(Anoa quarlesi), discovered about ten years 
ago, in the mountains of central Celebes. This 
herd contains the only living specimens yet ob- 
tained. They have bred in the gardens and 
Dr. Kerbert, the Director, promises an early 
paper concerning them. 
A very interesting wild dog (Icticyon vena- 
ticus) has been bred in the gardens, and is now 
represented by a fine male. It is a small, power- 
ful, tawny-colored creature and has a most 
romantic history. It is quite possible that this 
little-known dog may be responsible for the 
supposed mythical tales of South American 
natives, concerning wierd creatures that hunt 
in packs at night, and which they greatly fear. 
The Monkey House contains many fine things, 
including an Aye-Aye (Chiromys madagas- 
cariensis) and an Orang-Utan little, if at all, 
inferior to the one in London. One of the most 
surprising exhibits was an adult Harbor Seal 
(Phoca vitulina). This excellent creature had 
been in the collection for over two years and its 
good health was attested by the balloon-like dis- 
tention of its skin and its engagingly human 
smile. Seals of all sorts are difficult subjects in 
captivity but this individual is quite happy and 
prosperous. It is kept by itself in a yard with 
a small concrete pool, where its antics are both 
instructive and amusing. 
As usual, the series of cattle at Amsterdam is 
very extensive and contains fine examples of the 
Gayal (Bibos frontalis) and the Gaur (B. 
gaurus), the former having bred freely in the 
Gardens. 
CHILLINGHAM BULL, LONDON ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 
The well-lighted and attractive aquarium had 
a good supply of exhibits but there was a 
natural searcity of tropical species. The most 
interesting things here were the tremendous pair 
of Giant Salamanders, certainly the largest in 
captivity. This pair caused a sensation some 
years ago by breeding, an event so unusual that 
specialists came from Japan, the home of this 
species, to study the development of the em- 
bryos. 
Amsterdam has always been famous for its 
cranes, storks and herons and the collection of 
these birds has not diminished. The famous 
pair of Goliath Herons (Ardea goliath), which 
have produced two or three nests of young year- 
ly for eighteen years, are still flourishing and 
were incubating at the time of the writer’s visit. 
These birds have supplied the Zoological Gar- 
dens of the world with their offspring. A young 
bird of their rearing, purchased at the time of 
the writer’s previous visit, in 1912, is still living 
in New York. 
A NEW’ ANOA FROM CELEBES, AMSTERDAM 
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 
