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lived many years in the Society's Gardens, where its portrait was 

 taken by Mr. Wolf. In 1880 the Prince of Wales presented us 

 with two female examples, mother and young, the latter of which 

 is still living, and has paired with a male of the same species pre- 

 sented to US by Colonel Kinloch in 1883. 



I am happy to be able to add that there is every appearance 

 of the female Tahr being likely to iiicrease her species in a short 

 time. 



10. Capra hylocrius. 



Kemcis hylocrius, Ogilby, P. Z. S. 1837, p. 81. 



Capra {Ibex) warryato, Grrav, Ann. & Mag. N. H. x. p. 2(37 

 (184'2). 



The " Neilgherry Ibex," as this Goat is usually called by Indian 

 sportsmen, has never, so far as I know, been imported alive into 

 Europe. Although I have received many letters promising living 

 specimens for the Society, these animals have always died in India 

 after a short period spent in captivity. 



Although the horns of this species differ somewhat materially from 

 those of Capra jemlanica in having the external angle in front much 

 rounded off, I believe the two animals to be nearly allied. 



This species is found only in the Neilgherries, Anamallays, and 

 other adjoining ranges of Southern India. 



June 1, 1886. 

 Dr. A. Giinther, F.R.S., Vice-President, in the Chair. 



The Secretary made the following report on the additions to the 

 Society's Menagerie during May 188(i: — 



The total number of registered additions to the Society's Mena- 

 gerie during the month of May was 190, of which 123 were by 

 presentation, 31 by purchase, 18 by birth, 4 received in exchange, 

 and 14 received on deposit. The total number of departures during 

 the same period, by death and removals, was 139. 



The most noticeable additions during the month were: — 



1. An Orange-thighed Falcon {Falco fuscc-ccerulescens), presented 

 by Captain W. M. F. Castle, R.N., May 5th, and stated to have 

 been obtained in Chili. This is the first example of this elegant 

 species which has been obtained by the Society. 



2. Five Senegal Parrots {Pyocephalus senegalus), presented by 

 R. B. Sheridan, Esq., May 5th. Four of these are young birds 

 bred in a large aviary at Frampton Court, Dorchester, under the 

 management and care of the late Mrs. Sheridan. This is of interest, 

 as these Parrots are rarely known to breed in captivity. 



Dr. Giinther, F.R.S., exhibited a specimen of a small fish of the genus 

 Fierasfer imbedded in a Pearl-Oyster, and made the following 

 remarks : — 



