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In the Centre Division is 
THE BRAHMIN BULL, 
which is a Zebu remarkably contrasted in size with the smaller races. 
This fine animal was received about four years since by the Society from 
India, where specimens selected by the priests on account of their beauty 
and size are held in veneration. 
In the Eastern Division is an 
AMERICAN BUFFALO, or BISON, (A Female.) 
Bos Bison, Linn. Bos Americanus, Gmel. Le Bison d’Am4rique, Buff. 
A young one of the year 1830, from Hudson’s Bay, presented by the 
Hudson’s Bay Company. — Bisons are abundant in certain parts of North 
America, where the progress of cultivation has not interfered with their 
range. 
Southward of the Cattle Sheds is the Dove Cote (30), in 
which several species of Doves and Pigeons are exhibited ; such 
as, 
STOCK DOVES. 
Columba CEnas, Linn. Le Pigeon sauvage, Brisson. Colombe Colom- 
bin, Temrn. 
A pair of this species, which is quite distinct from the Columba livia 
or Biset, whence all the numerous varieties of our domestic Pigeons 
have been derived, was presented by Miss Phelps. 
RING-DOVES, or WOOD PIGEONS. 
Columba Palumbus, Linn. Le Pigeon Ramier, Buff. 
Called also the Wood Queest in England, and the Cushat in Scotland. 
Breed in all parts of Great Britain ; but their numbers are much 
increased here in the winter by migrations from the Northern parts of 
Europe and Asia ; in the Middle parts of both, they are abundant 
wherever there are woods. 
PASSENGER PIGEONS. 
Columba migratoria, Linn. Le Pigeon sauvage d’Amerique, Briss. 
This is the well-known species that migrates in such numbers through 
North America. “The multitudes,” says Mr. Pennant, “which appear 
during the rigorous season, are so immense, that the mention of them, 
unless supported by good authority, would seem incredible. They fly 
bv millions in a flock ; and in their passage literally intercept the light 
of the sun for a considerable space.” A pair bred last year in the Dove 
Cote. 
COLLARED TURTLE DOVES. 
Columba risoria, Linn. La Tourterelle a collier, Buff. 
These birds are well known, and breed in confinement. They are 
