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dicated by its name, this would seem to be an effort to 
reproduce in captivity the conditions under which its 
food is captured and eaten in a state of freedom. 
Cape Hyrax, Hyrax capensis (Pallas). 
Hab. South Africa. 
This animal, purchased on February 17th, is the first 
specimen belonging to the Sub-Order Hyracoidea that 
we have exhibited, it closely resembles the animal men- 
tioned in the Bible as the Coney. 
Congo Harnessed Antelope, Tragelaphus grains, Sclater. 
Hab. The Congo and Gaboon Regions of Central Africa. 
A young male, born in the National Zoological Park, 
Washington, D. C, was purchased on December 7th. 
Eld's Deer, Cervus eldi, (M'Clelland). 
Hab. Burmah and Siam. 
A rare species, but one not suited to outdoor existence in 
this locality in winter. A young pair of these ani- 
mals which had been bred by the New York Zoological 
Society was received from that source by presentation 
on May 4th. 
Mexican Deer, Mazama mexicana (Gm.). 
Hab. South Mexico. 
A young male brought from Michoacan, Mexico, by Major 
C. E. Gillette of Philadelphia and presented by him 
on November 22d. 
Northern Wart Hog, Macrocephalus africanus (Gm.). 
Hab. Central Africa. 
A pair obtained by purchase, in April and June, are the 
first owned by the Society. 
Regal Whydah Bird, Tetrcenura regia (L.). 
Hab. South Africa. 
Quail Finch, Ortygospiza polyzona (Temm.). 
Hab. Central and Southeastern Africa. 
West African Cutthroat Finch, Amadina marginalis, Sharpe. 
Hab. West Africa. 
Blue-bellied Finch, Estrilda angolensis (L.). 
Hab. Southeast Africa. 
A pair of each of these four rare species was obtained on 
May 26th. 
