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ESQUIMAUX DOGS. 
These are the animals used by the Esquimaux in the countries bor- 
dering on the Polar Seas, for drawing their sledges on the ice and over the 
snow. — One of these specimens was presented by Lieut. Henderson, R.N. 
AUSTRALIAN DOG. 
Found wild in New South Wales. Called Dingo by the natives. — A 
specimen was presented by Capt. James Murray, R.N. 5 a second by 
Edward Barnard, Esq. 
TERRA DEL FUEGO DOGS. 
Brought home by Capt. King, R.N., from the Straits of Magellan. 
MASTIFFS FROM CUBA. (Male and Female.) 
Presented by Capt. Frederick Marryatt, R.N. 
SPANISH MASTIFF. 
Presented by J. Fuller, Esq. 
WOLF DOGS. (Male and Female.) 
These are said to be used in Italy, Hungary, &c. to protect the flocks 
from the attacks of wolves. — Presented by Frederick Richard West, 
Esq. 
PERSIAN GREYHOUNDS. (A Pair.) 
Presented by G. A. Green, Esq. 
RUSSIAN DOG. 
Presented by Leonard Currie, Esq. 
The Foxes are also occasionally kept here. 
COMMON FOX. 
Canis Vulpes, Linn. 
RED FOX. 
Canis fulvus, Desm. 
A native of North America. — Presented by Lord Clinton. 
CROSS FOX. 
Canis fulvus, var. Canis argentatus, Geoff. 
When not in this situation, the Foxes are kept in moveable 
kennels, which are transferred to various parts of the Gardens 
as convenience dictates. 
