THE GENERAL SUBJECT. 
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Giglioli, H. H. Beifcrage zur Kennfcniss der Wirbelthiere Italiens. 
Arch. f. Nat. xlv. pp. 93-09. 
Enumerates, amongst others, 23 species of Mammalia as either rare or 
new to the Italian fauna. [C/. also C. J. Forsyth Major, Zool. Anz. ii. 
p. 140, and reply, 1. c. p. 259.] 
Girtanner, a. Der Alpensteinbok {Capra ibex, L.) mit besonderer 
Beriicksichtigung der letzen Steinwildcolonie in den grauen Alpen. 
Trier: 1879. 
Not seen by the Recorder ; cf. Zool. Anz. ii. p. 77. 
Godman, F. D., & Salvin, O. Biologia CentralhAmericana ; or. Con- 
tributions to the Knowledge of the Fauna and Flora of Mexico and 
Central America. Zoology. Parts 1 & 2. London : 1879. 
In this important work on the natural history of Central America, the 
part devoted to the Mammalia is undertaken by Mr. E. R. Alston. In 
the two parts now noticed, the Primates and Chiroptera are discussed, 
and the Insectivora commenced, the species inhabiting the Central 
American area being briefly discriminated, and their synonymy and range 
given. Several species are excellently figured [Cehida;, Vesper tilionidce, 
EmhallonUi'idce, Phyllostomatidce ] . 
Gunther, A. List of the Mammals, Reptiles, and Batrachians sent by 
Mr. Everett from the Philippine Islands. P. Z. S. 1879, pp. 74-79. 
Eleven species of Mammalia, one of which is new {Muridce). [See also 
Galeopithecidce.'] 
. Notice of a Collection of Mammals and Reptiles from Cyprus 
P. Z. S. 1879, p. 741. 
The 3 Mammals noticed are Cynonycteris collaris ?, Vesperugo kulili, 
and Mus alexandrinus. 
. On Mammals and Reptiles from Johanna, Comoro Islands. Ann. 
N. H. (5) iii. pp. 215-219. 
The four species mentioned are Lemur anjuanensis, P ter opus edwardsi, 
Centetes ecaudatus, and Mus musculus. [See also Lemuridoi.] 
Hensel, R. Ueber Homologien und Varianten in der Zahnformeln 
einiger Saiigethiere. Morph. JB. v. pp. 529-561. 
An elaborate article on the homologies and variations of the teeth of 
Mammals. 
Huxley, T. H. On the Characters of the Pelvis in the Mammalia, and 
the conclusions respecting the origin of Mammals which may be 
based on them. P. R. Soc. xxviii. pp. 395-405, pi. viii. 
Klunzinger, C. B. Zur Wirbelthiere im und an Rothen-Meer. Z. Ges. 
Erdk. xiii. [1878], pp. 61-96. 
Nineteen species of Mammals, the most interesting being lialicore 
dugong, are noticed as having occurred during the author’s residence at 
Koseir on the Red Sea (25'^ lat.). 
Krueg, Julius. Ueber die Furchung der Grosshirnrinde der Ungulaten. 
