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LONG-TAILED FIELD MOUSE. 
Mus sylvaticus, Pall. 
It is considered by some naturalists as probable that this is only the 
common Mouse in the state in which it exists remote from houses. 
CHILIAN RAT. 
Octodo i Cumingii, Benn. 
Nearly allied to the Campagnols, but distinguished by the number 
and form of the molar teeth. — First described from the specimens which 
were brought from Chili by Mr. Cuming, and presented by him to the 
Society. 
LONG-TAILED OPOSSUM. 
Dasyurus macrurus, Geoff. 
Presented by A. Stephen, Esq. 
MAUGE’S OPOSSUM. 
Dasyurus Maugei, Geoff. 
Both Marsupial inhabitants of New Holland.- — The latter was pre- 
sented by Walter Buchanan, Esq. 
MANGUE. 
Crossarchus obscurus, F. Cuv. 
From the western coast of Africa. — Presented by Capt. Forde. 
GRISON. 
Galictis vittata. Bell. Gulo vittatus, Desm. Lutra vittata, Traill. 
Native of Guiana and of other parts of South America. Its disposition 
is sanguinary and not unlike that of the Pole-cat 5 but it is occasionally 
capable of nearly complete domestication. An individual living some 
years since in the possession of Thomas Bell, Esq., was exceedingly 
playful and familiar, and even affectionate. — Presented by Hugh Cuming, 
Esq., and F. Hankev, Esq. 
CAPISTRATED SQUIRREL. 
Sciurus capistratus, Bose. Ecureuil a masque, Cuv. 
Black, with the nose, ears, feet, and tip of the tail white. A native of 
North America. — Presented by H. Ewbank, Esq. 
Under shelter of the East side of this Building, moveable 
Dens are placed, with Animals for which more permanent ac- 
commodations are not provided. These are liable to frequent 
changes depending on the state of the Menagerie, and on this 
account are not specially enumerated. The Labels affixed to 
