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2. Spilogale ringens Merr. Snarling Skunk. 
Hab., Georgia and Alabama. 
One example of this species, a representative of the 
little striped skunks, was received from Baker 
County, Georgia, on February 9th. 
3. Mellivora indica (Kerr.) Indian Ratel. 
Hab., India. 
This near relative of the badgers has never before 
been offered for the collection. One specimen was 
purchased on April 10th. 
4. Sperinophilus heecheyi (Rich.) Beechey's Spermophile. 
Hab., California. 
Two examples, from Santa Cruz County. Purchased. 
5. Hystrix longicauda Mars. Malaccan Porcupine. 
Hab., Malacca; Sumatra. 
A porcupine received at the Gardens in 1903 has re- 
mained in such poor external condition that it was 
only lately that satisfactory identification become 
possible. 
6. Bos depressicornis (H. Smith.) Anoa. 
Hab., Celebes. 
This species, Which is a dwarf representative of the 
Indian buffalo, not much exceeding three feet in 
height at the shoulder, has long been desired at 
the Gardens, and an adult male was finally pur- 
chased on April 18th. Through the summer it was 
kept in the cattle pens, but late in the autumn it 
showed much susceptibility to cold and was placed 
in the Antelope House for the winter. 
7. Thylacomys lagotis Reid. Rabbit-eared Bandicoot. 
Hab., western AustraUa. 
One example of this curious marsupial. Purchased 
May nth. 
AVES. 
8. Monticola erythrogaster (Vig.) Chestnut-bellied Rock- 
thrush. 
Hab., India. 
One specimen. Purchased April 16th. 
