120 THE ZOOLOGIST. 



for, either on the supposition of fully organized monogamy 

 or polygamy. It is possible that when a larger number of 

 careful observations have been made, and the Ostrich, both in 

 its wild state and under domesticated conditions, has been 

 scientifically studied, we shall find certain curious and exceptional 

 conditions governing the nidification and sexual relations of these 

 birds. And it is much to be desired that those especially who 

 have opportunities of studying the Ostrich in its wild state, or of 

 obtaining exact information from those who have had these 

 opportunities, should carefully collect all facts, as this matter is 

 one of much scientific interest. 





