Caiiis aureus, Linn. 



31 

 JACKAL. 



Returning towards the Tunnel, and proceeding in the Western direction of 

 the North Garden, the visitor is led to the Ostrich Shkd and Yard (48), 

 where at present is kept a Female 



OSTRICH. (Female.) 

 Struthio Camelus, Linn. 



The Male is distinguished by its black plumage. It is from Tripoli. Donors, His 

 Majesty, Admiral Briggs, Hanmer Warrington, Esq., the late Marchioness of Lon- 

 donderry, and Sir Thomas Reade. 



Westward of this Building is a Paddock (49), where the Ostriches are oc- 

 casionally turned out. Connected with it is the Kangaroo Shed, the in- 

 habitants of which are also permitted to range in the Paddock. 



It is at present occupied by 



CEREOPSIS GEESE. (See page 5.) 



EMUS. (See page 29.) 



CASSOWARY. 

 Casuarius Emeu, Lath. 



Native of the more remote islands of the Indian Archipelago, and particularly of 

 New Guinea. Reuiaikable for its bony helmet, and the varied and brilliant colours 

 of the naked skin of its head and the upper part of its neck. Its wings are merely 

 rudimentary, and are destitute of barbed feathers. — This bird was very young when 

 placed in the Menagerie in the spring of 1832. 



RHEA, OR AMERICAN OSTRICH. 

 Rhea Americana, Vicill. 



Resembling the Ostrich of Africa in manners and disposition, but smaller, and having 

 three toes on each foot instead of two. It inhabits the Southern and Western parts 

 of South America. — From the Collection of the President, the Earl of Derby. 



Westward is an extensive Building (50), with adjoining Yards and 

 Paddocks, erected for the purpose of receiving some of the larger Quadru- 

 peds presented by Plis Majesty. The following species are now exhibited. 



WAPITI DEER. 

 Cervus Wapiti, Mitchell. 



Natives of North America. — The entire stock was bred in this country, and young 

 have been several times produced at the farm at Kingston Hill. The race may evi- 

 dently become naturalized. — Donors, His Majesty and the Duke of Bedford. 



BARBARY DEER. 

 Cervus Elaphus, Linn.t Cervus Barbarus, Benn. 



Scarcely distinct from the Red Deer or Stag of Europe. — Presented by Sir Thomas 

 Reade. 



NYL-GHAUS. 

 Antilope picta. Pall. 



The species is from India, inhabiting the confines of Tartary. It is also called the 

 white-footed Antelope. Nyl-ghau means Blue Btdl. The female is without horns. 

 The young specimen was born in the Gardens. Donors, His Majesty, Col. Sykes, 

 and Capt. Walker. 



DSHIKKETAEI. 

 Equus Hemionus, Pall. 



Native of the Deserts of Mongolia. Distinguished from the Ass by its less heavy 

 form, and by the absence of the dark stripe across the shoulders. It has a dark stripe 

 along the back.- Pr«^ented by Captain Glasspoole. 



