ORs CHIROPTERA 
rooks. On close approach a strong musky odour became apparent, 
and a loud incessant chattering was heard. Many of the branches 
were bending under their load of Bats. some in a state of inactivity, 
Fic. 302.—Female and young of Xantharpyia collaris. (From $ 
Proce. Zool. $2:..1870, p. 127.) 
suspended by their hind claws, others scrambling along among the 
boughs, and taking to wing when disturbed.” 
Meathar puta. 1_Dentition as in Pt: ys, but a short tail present, 
and the fur on the back of the neck similar to that of the body. 
7 
Gray, List, Spee. Mamm. Brit. Mus. pp. 37, 38 1843°: Sun. Cyno- 
nycteris. 
