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by Thomas in his original description were based on dry skins. The following (in mm.), 

 taken from fresh specimens and recorded by the collector, are therefore of interest : — 



We have added for comparison the dimensions of a specimen of G. servalina from 

 Gaboon collected by Dr. Ansorge. 



Thomas has noted the difference between the two species in the size and colour of the 

 feet, and we would farther call attention to the comparatively short tail, with 9-10 

 pale rings, of G. bettoni, which contrasts strongly with the long 12-13-ringed tail 

 of G. servalina. 



With reference to the dental differences between the sexes noted above in G. stuhl- 

 manni, we may record that in three females the length of the upper carnassial on its 

 outer side is 6'9, 7, and 7'3 mm., while in the male it is 8"1 mm. 



[This Genet was not uncommon on Euwenzori up to 8500 ft., the limit of the forest- 

 zone. It was met with also in the acacia country on the plains around the south 

 end. Native name " Mwaga." — E. B. W.] 



36. POIANA EICHARDSONI OCHKACEA Thos. & Wr. 



Near Yambuya, Aruwimi R., Congo Forest. 



[A flat skin obtained from a native who was wearing it on a belt and was going to 

 make a pouch of it for holding pipe and tobacco. We noticed that it was a new skin 

 to us, and exchanged it for a few pinches of salt. — R. B. W.] 



37. Nandinia binotata Gray. 



6 . 130. Mubuku Valley, E. Ruwenzori. 5000 ft. 



[A single specimen caught by a native at the foot of the mountains. In the Congo 

 Forest near Avakubi a very young kitten of this species was obtained not more than a 

 few days old. No milk was to be had, but it thrived well on a diet of ripe banana 

 mashed up with plasmon powder. It is now a fine healthy specimen, and has survived 

 an English winter in the ordinary temperature of a house. Native name " Lusaemba." 

 — R. B. W.] 



38. MuxNGos paludinosus G. Cuv. 



In spirits. 136. Basoko, Upper Congo R. 1500 ft. 



[This young Mongoose was given to us by a French missionary, who said it was 



