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great between it and the lynx commonly found in 
Europe, but the form seems to be that often known 
as Felis isabellina Blyth. The animal is remark- 
ably tame, a condition not usual among the short- 
tailed cats. 
6. Galidis allamandi Bell. Black-backed Grison. 
Hab., northern South America. 
Of several grisons in the collection, one has been 
identified as belonging to this species, which by 
many authors is not regarded as distinct from G. 
vittata. Its characters, however, appear to be quite 
distinct enough for recognition. 
RODEXTIA. 
7. Arctomys bobac (L.) Siberian Marmot. 
Hab., eastern Europe and Siberia. 
A pair of these old world representatives of the 
" woodchuck " was purchased in August, but the 
male only reached the Gardens alive. 
8. Dipodomys spectabilis Merr. White-tailed Kangaroo Rat. 
Hab., western Texas to Arizona. 
The first of this fine species received at the Gardens 
came on April 22d, from Pecos, Texas, and later on 
was followed by several other specimens. 
Ungulata. 
9. Potamochoerus porcus (L.) Red River-hog. 
Hab., west Africa. 
On August loth a female of this showy species was 
received from Carl Hagenbeck, being the first of the 
bush pigs " ever owned by the Society. A female 
^thopian wart-hog was received with it. 
AVES. 
Passeres. 
10. Turdus alicise Bd. Gray-cheeked Thrush. 
Hab., eastern North America. 
One specimen. Purchased. 
