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Vernacular names : Nanouk (Burmese); Shiel (Chin)." — J.M. 

 D.M. 



Bihos sondaicus. — " Fairly common in suitable places." — J.M. D.M. 



Gairrioornis sumatrensis. — " I am practically certain it is the 

 subspecies rubidus. This serow is not uncommon." — J.M. D.M. 



Rusa unicoloT. — " Fairly common. I measured a head, belonging 

 to Mr. Hepburn, B.B.T.C., killed on the Yu Eiver. Length, R. 32, 

 L. 30 J ; widest spread, 22 ; beam, R. 6f ; £. 6|- ; length of brow tines, 

 E. 13, L. 12. This is, so far as I know, the best head from the district. 



Cervus porcinus. — " Occurs in suitable localities. This is said by 

 Burmans to be a bigger and a darker beast, called by them Kaing-SAT, 

 living in large areas of ' kaing ' (elephant grass). It is said to 

 occur east of the river. I have never seen one." — J.M. D.M. 



8'its sp.—'' Common."— J.M.D.M. 



Manis sp. — " Recognised by natives from a picture, but is said 

 to be very scarce." — J.M.D.M. 



Orcaella fluminalis. — " A porpoise occurs at Homalin." — J.M.D.M. 

 There is considerable doubt whether the Irrawaddy porpoise is 

 specifically distinct from hrevirostris, and specimens of this Chindwin 

 porpoise would therefore be of great value. A skull and a strip of 

 skin from the centre of the animal (taken round the circumference) 

 or perhaps even better a good carefull}- made water colour drawing 

 would suffice. 



In congratulating Mr. Mackenzie on the success of his first effort, 

 by no means his last let us most sincerely hope, I would venture to 

 urge upon him and any other member who may decide to help us 

 the vital necessity of care in the labelling of skulls so that there 

 shall be no possibility of doubt as to which skin corresponds with 

 each skull. 



(1) Hylobates hoolock, Hard. 



The Hoolock. 



(Synonymy in No. 14.) 



cJl, Kabaw Valley; not sexed 1, Chin Hills, 60 m., W. 

 {See also Report No. 20.) 



" All the males I have seen have been black and most of the females 

 grey ; but I had one, a young female, about 2 months old, brought in in 

 February, which was black. It soon got tame, but died after about 6 

 months in captivity. It used to drink in the ordinary way, by putting its 

 lips to the water, but when just brought in, drank milk by dipping its 

 knuckles into the saucer and sucking them. 



Chiefly inhabits the heavier jungle on the hills where it can always be 

 heard on the west of the river. I have seen it up to 5,000 feet and it is 

 said to go lip to 7,000. I have twice seen parties of 3 in the Kabaw Valley, 

 on the level, both times in the hot weather. It is generally found in 

 parties of 3 or 4, but I have seen single ones, and once a party of six. 

 Burmans and Chins eat the flesh, I have tried it myself but found the 

 flavour very strong." — J.M.D.M. 



