Burchell’s Zebra (Equus burchelli), Page 56. — This species is 
a plain-dwelling animal, and is still fairly plentiful. The greater 
majority of Zebras seen in captivity are of this kind. 
Grevy's Zebra ( Equus grtvyi) Page 57. — This Zebra has only 
been known to science for the last few years, and is easily distin- 
guished from other species, by the greater number of stripes (these 
being placed closer together), and by the larger size of its head. 
Grant’s Zebra ( Equus grand), Page 58. - Grant’s Zebra differs 
little from Burchell's Zebra, except in the slight variation of the 
striping. But as this difference is the most important distinguishing 
feature between the species, it has been recognised as distinct from 
the others. 
Indian Elephant ( Elcphas maximus), Pages 59-61. — There are 
twospecies of Elephant, the Indian and the African. The former is 
the one almost always seen in captivity, in fact, the only living 
specimen of the African Elephant now in England is to be seen at the 
London Zoo. The chief points of difference between the two are to be 
found in the size of the ears, which in the African species are so large 
as to cover the shoulder, whereas those of the Indian species are com- 
paratively small ; also the Indian Elephant has but one finger-like 
ending on the front edge of the trunk, whilst the African has two 
(one in front and the other behind). The highest point in the African 
Elephant is the shoulder, but with the Indian, the middle of the back. 
American Grey Squirrel ( Sciurus carolinensis), Page 63. — 
This pretty little squirrel, as its name denotes, is grey in colour, 
though varieties are found in which the predominating hue is olive- 
brown. Like other squirrels it is extremely active and alert, and 
in confinement soon becomes tame and confiding. A number of 
animals of this species have lately been given their liberty at the 
Zoo, in the hope that they would establish themselves in the grounds 
and neighbouring park. The experiment has proved satisfactory, 
many couples having mated and reared offspring. 
Elephantine Tortoise (Tcstudo elephantina). Page 63. — The 
Giant Tortoises come from the Galapagos Islands and Aldabra. 
Some scores have, during the last few years, come over to this country, 
and they are fast becoming extinct. However, it is pleasing to note 
that the few remaining species now receive protection by the hands 
of the Government of Mauritius, to which Aldabra belongs. The 
specimen depicted is estimated to be 300 years old, and its great 
size can readily be estimated by comparison with the small and 
average-sized tortoise upon its back. 
Indian Python ( Python molurus ), Page 64. — The Pythons are 
the largest of the snakes, and it is by no means unusual to see one in 
captivity measuring zo feet or more in length. They kill their prey 
by crushing, swallowing it whole after it is dead, The photograph 
depicts the Indian Pytht 
