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none so unearthly as that of the Bear. Within the close 
fence at the foot of the tree the Porcupine Anteaters 
(Echidna Systrix ) are kept ; sometimes there are 
several, and at other times not a single specimen in 
the collection, for they are difficult creatures to keep 
alive for any length of time in confinement. 
No. 27. The Wombat’s Cave. There are two 
specimens of this curious animal, one black and one grey, 
(Phascolomys Platyrhinus ) at present in the Society’s 
possession, hut they study their own comfort more than 
the curiosity of visitors, and generally remain coiled up 
in their den during the day ; for like many of the Aus- 
tralian animals, they are nocturnal, and in their wild 
state only feed at night. 
No. 28. The Reptile house. Recently added to the 
attractions of the G-ardens. It contains a fine Boa 
Constrictor,* recently received from the Zoological Gardens 
of Batavia, and several cases, in one of which are brown 
banded or Tiger Snakes (Hoplocephalus Curtus), and 
Black Snakes ( Pseudechis Porphyriacus ), the larged- 
scaled Snake (Soplocephalus Superbus ), and the Brown 
Snake — all highly venomous, especially the first three 
varieties. In another case are some Diamond Snakes 
(Morelia Spilotes ), from New South Wales, and a couple 
of Carpet Snakes (Morelia Varieyata), from Riverina — 
both these varieties are harmless. There is also a case 
containing an Iguana or Coast Lizard (Hydrosaurus 
Varius ), and a case of Lizards of different kinds. 
Nos. 29 and 30. The Waterfowl Ponds. The 
present collection consists of — 
Magpie Geese (Anseranas Melanoleuca) . 
Egyptian Geese (Ghenalopex JEgyptiacd ) . 
* This Reptile has since died. 
