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The True Position of Mus rattus and it's British Allies (with Plate), J. G. Miliars, 

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Birds seen in Egypt in December, January, and February, Flora Russell. 208. 



Notes on the Birds of Anglesea, T. A. Coward d Charles Oldham, 213. 



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Mammalia. — Carnivorous Propensity of the Badger, J. H. Gurney, F.Z.S., 231. 



Bat Swimming, Rev. Julian G. Tuck, 231. 

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The Zoological Society's Gardens, 238. 



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