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MAMMALIA. 
The order Bimana was represented by two skulls of Burmese. 
Of the order Quadrumana there was but one example, a head of the 
Entellus monkey, (Presbytes entellus) which is an exceedingly common 
animal in India, the specimen exhibited was obtained in Bengal. 
The next order the Carnivora was well represented by — 
Canis aureus, the jackal, from the Punjaub, two skulls of which were 
shown. These, Mr. Leipner remarked, exhibited the typical dentition 
of the family exceedingly welL 
Helarctos malayanus, the Sun-bear, and Helarc&os tibetanus, of both of which 
skulls were exhibited. The first of these is the only species of bear found in Burmah* 
where it is very common, and commits great ravages among th e fields of Indian 
corn. It is arboreal in its habits, and often tears open trees with its teeth for the 
sake of the honey contained inside. This bear is easily tamed, and Sir Stamford 
Raffles kept one for a long time, which used to run about his nursery and was so 
docile that it never required to be punished. 
The second species, Helarctos tibetanus, is the Hill-bear of the Anglo-Indians. 
It is plentiful in the Himalayas, but does not range into Burmah. Its habits are 
similar to those of the last-mentioned. 
The Non-ruminant section of the order Artiodactyla was represented by — 
Sus bengalensis, of which there were two skulls. Mr. Leipner remarked 
that the dentition of this animal was peculiar, the upper cannines being 
twisted round and reflected upwards. 
The Ruminant section was reprented by skulls of — ■ 
Bos sondaicus, "The Tsain " of the Burmese. This species of wild ox is far 
from rare in Pegu, whence it extends through the Malay Peninsula and Islands. 
The colour is light red and the horns differ in shape in the sexes. This is a timid 
and retiring animal, and is much less dreaded than the next species. It does not 
extend into India. 
Bos cavifrons, " The Pioung of the Burmese. This magnificent taurine 
occurs throughout India in appropriate spots ; such places are however being 
encroached on every year, and the number of these animals is consequently being 
gradually diminished. It also ranges through Burmah and the Malay Peninsula : 
though more widely spread it is not so common in Burmah as the last species. 
The shape of the horns does not materially differ in the sexes, those of the cow 
being merely a little more slender than those of the bull. The bulls are much 
dreaded when irritated, and from their strength and agility are excessively 
dangerous animals. The colour of the bull is a very dark blackish brown. 
