348 MR. EEDCLIFFE X. SALAMAX OX AX [Dec. 1, 



The Cypriote Hare is disti-ibuted all over the island and is 

 plentiful in many parts, in spite of the numbers that are every 

 3-ear shot by the natives. They not infrequently do a considerable 

 amount of damage in vineyards, and consequently are looked upon 

 as vermin and, subject to certain restrictions, may be killed at any 

 time of the year and without a license. 



This hare is included in Ungei' and Kotschy's list under the 

 name of Lepus timidus. 



15. Ovis OPHiox Blyth. 



No list of the mammals of Cypi'us would be complete without 

 mention being made of the Moufflon, which is still found in the 

 forests of the western part of the Trocidos Range, this being the 

 wildest and least inhabited district in the island. On more than 

 one occasion during the summer of 1902 some were seen on Olym- 

 pus, the highest point in the island, and probably the most easterly 

 to which they now roam. 



During my visit in 1901 and 1902 none were allowed to be shot, 

 and at all times a special license is necessary. In spite of this it 

 is supposed that many are still killed by the peasants ; I myself 

 saw several skins and horns, mostly of immature specimens, that 

 were undoubtedly illegally come by, to judge by the secrecy with 

 which they were brought for inspection. As a rule the horns are 

 hidden or thrown away in the forest, where some have subsequently 

 been found by the police. 



The measurements of the largest horns of the Cypriote Moufflon 

 mentioned in ' Records of Big Game ' * are : — Length on fi-ont 

 curve 25 inches, and circumference at base 8 inches. The owner 

 of this trophy is given as Mr. H. Williamson, but it is probable 

 that the one referred to is the very handsome mounted specimen 

 shot and presented by him to the English Club at Limassol, 

 Cyprus. 



2. On the Cause o£ Death o£ a Polar Bear recently living in 

 the Society's Gardens. By Redcliffe N. Salaman, 

 M.A., M.B. Cantab., F.Z.S., Acting Director o£ the 

 Pathological Institute, London Hospital. 



[Received November 12, 1903.] 



A fine w-ell-grown male Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), pre- 

 sented to the Society by Mr. Arnold Pike in 1895, died suddenly 

 on Nov. 1. There was no history of illness, and the animal had 

 been taking its food regularly and was in no way emaciated. A 

 preliminary examination was made on Monday, Nov. 2, and I 

 completed the post-moi-tein next day. 



* Rowland Ward, 3rd edition, 1899, p. 385. 



