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Sheep, presented by StafF-Surgeon C. R. Rickard, Horns of 

 Waterbuck and Reedbuck, presented by Rowland Ward, Esq. 

 The type-specimen of the Mountain Nyala (Spotted Kudu) and 

 a Menelik's Bushbuck, presented by Ivor Buxton, Esq. Type 

 antlers of the Tibetan Wapiti, presented by Rowland Ward, 

 Esq. A Caucasian Red Deer, presented by the Duke of 

 Bedford, K.G. A Bridgeman's Muntjac, presented by Lieut, 

 the Hon. R. O. B. Bridgeman, R.N. Horn of a Black Rhinoceros 

 from a well in Cape Colony, presented by S. Nicholson, Esq. A 

 Cuscus, presented by Dr. E. Alves. 



One or two preparations, illustrating the structure of 

 Sirenia, have been prepared from a Manatee, presented by 

 E. Salis Schwabe, Esq. ; and have been placed in the Central 

 Hall. 



The only specimen of any importance acquired by purchase 

 is the mounted head-skin, with the horns, of the type-specimen 

 of the Northern race of the White Rhinoceros. 



Whale-Room. — The work of replacing the stulled skins of 

 Dolphins by coloured plaster models has been continued as 

 opportunity occurred ; and several such models have been 

 prepared and installed. Some specimens of ear-bones of Fin- 

 Whales caught off the Coast of Mayo, and presented by D. G. 

 Lillie, Esq., have been added to the case devoted to this part of 

 the skeleton ; and a model of the internal ear of a Rorqual has 

 likewise been prepared and placed in the same case. A miniature 

 model of an explosive whaling harpoon has been placed on 

 exhibition on the East wall of the Gallery. A new case for 

 Dolphin and other skulls has been erected at the South end. 



The replacement of the above-mentioned Dolphin skins by 

 models has set at liberty several table-cases, which have been 

 utilised in the North Hall. 



Specimens illustrating the food of Rorquals off the Coast of 

 Mayo have been placed on the East wall, and a new explanatory 

 label has been printed ; the specimens were presented by 

 Mr. Lillie. Plates of whalebone (belonging to two species of 

 Whales), presented by the Oriental Whaling Co., Osaka, Japan, 

 have been affixed to the wall on the opposite side of the room ; 

 while another specimen (pertaining to the Common Rorqual),, 

 presented by the same Company, has been placed in a case on 

 the same side. 



One or two dissections, illustrating the structure of Porpoises 

 and Whales, have been placed in the Central Hall. 



Study Series : — 



The usual work of labelling, registering, and incorporating 

 the mammals added to the collection has been continued. 



Fifteen cabinets for storing medium-sized Mammal skins 

 and two cabinets for the skins of small Mammals have been 

 added, and placed in the New Mammal Room ; the entire 

 collection of Rodents (excepting the Hares and Rabbits) has 

 been transferred into the new Room, and the collection, for the 



