PREFACE. 
In every zoological garden visited in India there were 
particular features of interest, and in each there were new 
facts of menagerie technique to be learnt. 
Three zoological gardens proved to be of the greatest 
importance : Calcutta, for its large collections ; T ri vandrum, 
thanks to the work of Mr. H. S. Ferguson, for being such 
a complete and scientifically arranged institution ; Peshawar, 
for the admirable way in which all the animals were looked 
after. 
I have to express my deep sense of obligation to Field 
Marshal Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum for the invaluable 
advice he gave me as to what places I ought to visit in 
India and for kindly giving me introductions which enabled 
me to meet important officials, to make pleasant friends, and 
to employ the time at my disposal to the best advantage. I 
wish also to be allowed to thank H.H. the Maharaja of 
Mysore, H.H. the Maharaja of Trivandrum, and H.H. the 
Maharaja of Alwar for the courtesies and assistance I 
received while in their respective dominions. To the 
officials of all the institutions visited my thanks are due for 
their kindness in showing me the collections under their 
charge and in giving me the information I sought for, and 
I am particularly indebted to the officers of the Bombay 
Natural History Society for many acts of consideration. 
My visit to Calcutta was very interesting and the time 
