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called, there are also exhibited examples of what may be termed 
Semi-Domesticated Animals, such as white or parti-coloured 
Rats and Mice. 
The skulls and skeletons of celebrated Horses of all breeds, 
including those of the Eacers Stockwell," " Bend Or and 
" Ormonde," and of the Shire Blaisdon Conqueror,'' form a 
notable feature of the series. In another case is exhibited the 
dentition of the Horse at different periods of existence : while 
on the opposite side of the same is illustrated the evolution of 
the Horse from three and four-toed ancestors, and also certain 
ptculiarities distinguishing the skulls of Thoroughbreds and 
Arabs from those of most other breeds. 
Among the more notable exhibits are a stuffed specimen 
of a Spanish Fighting Bull, which belongs to an altogether 
peculiar breed : and heads of Spanish Draught Cattle, presented 
by H.M. the King. Among the Sheep, attention may be 
directed to the four-horned and fat-tailed breeds, and also to 
the small breed from the island of Soa, as well as the curious 
spiral- horned Wallachian Sheep. The so-called wild cattle of 
Chillingham Park are included in this series, since they are not 
truly wild animals, but are descended from a domesticated 
breed. The celebrated greyhound " FuUerton " is shown among 
the series of Dogs, which also comprises two fine examples of 
the Afghan Cireyhound. Small-sized models of Cattle, Horses, 
Sheep, and Pigs also form a feature of the series. 
A hybrid between the Zebra and the Ass is shown in one of 
the cases ; while photographs illustrate the experiments under- 
taken by Professor Ewart in cross-breeding between Burchell's 
Zebra and the Horse. An example of the Lion-Tiger hybrids 
born many years ago in Atkins' menagerie, is likewise shown. 
A fine series of hybrid Ducks and hybrid Pheasants is also 
exhibited in the north hall. 
Facing the visitor as he enters the middle of the north skeletons of 
hall are the skeletons of a Man and of a Horse, arranged ^^-e^^*^ 
for comparison with each other, and also to show the position 
of the bones of both in relation to the external surface. In the 
case of the Horse, the skin of the same animal from which the 
skeleton was prepared was carefully mounted, and, when dry, 
divided in the middle line, and one half, lined with velvet, 
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