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Photograph by G. E. Low, Kingstown. 
BORED. 
For this purpose they selected last October a young male and a young female, 
both of which had been bred in the Gardens, and both of which had up to that 
time been rather weaklings im comparison with the others out of the same litters. 
From that time to this, now nearly eight months, these lions have been in the open 
air. They are provided with a kennel, into which they retire at night, but with the 
exception of this and a roof which keeps them dry they have no other protection. 
From the first they have shown no signs of being cold, although they have passed 
through some exceptionally bitter and trying weather. Our photographs show them 
as they are now, and a finer paw of young lions it would be impossible to see 
anywhere. One difference will be noted, and that is in their coats. These have 
become long and almost shaggy, with a thick undergrowth of thick fur. Further, 
there is a reasonable expectation and almost belief that their reproductive capabilities, 
so far from being retarded or interfered with, have in reality been stimulated by the 
change. The Council await with anxiety definite results in this direction because, 
if matters tur out as they expect, they will be induced to greatly extend the 
practice of keeping lions in the open ai. 
