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I have very carefully compared these specimens with a series in the 
Museum from Java and Sumatra, as well as with a paratype of Mr. Miller’s 
R, melanopepla, Mr. Miller states {loc. cit,) that R. melanopepla differs from 
true R, hicolor ‘ in the clear black of the upper parts,’ which is by no means a 
constant feature, and I can match these individuals exactly with Javan specimens. 
Nevertheless, from what we already know of the variability of members of this 
group, I should not be surprised that, on comparison with a large series from 
Java, the Malay form should turn out to be distinct. 
‘ Although only a few specimens were obtained, this giant squirrel, which 
is known locally as Grahoky is fairly common in Jalor, in the neighbourhood 
of Biserat, where it usually frequents the jungle, keeping to the topmost 
branches of lofty trees and taking a very heavy charge of shot to bring down. 
When the fruit is ripe it is often to be found in the orchards surrounding the 
villages, being like nearly all animals, from the tiger downwards, exceedingly 
fond of durians. In no instance did we observe any specimen of the fawn- 
coloured forms on the Eastern side of the Peninsula, although one or two were 
noticed in the high jungle near Sungkei, South Perak.’ 
35. Sciurus hippurus, Is. Geoifr. 
Sciurus hippurus. Is, Geoffr. Etudes Zool. No. 6 pi. 6 (1832) ; Anders, Zool, 
Res. Yunnan., p. 241 (1879) > Flower^ P,Z.S, 1900, p. 356. 
a. ^ a.d. Sungkei, South Perak. loth February, 1902. 
The occurrence of S. hippurus and S, erythraeus in the Peninsula proves 
the former to be a distinct species, and not merely the southern representative 
of the latter, as has been suggested. 
‘ This was the only specimen seen, and was shot running along a fallen tree 
in deep jungle.’ 
36. Sciurus erythraeus, Pall. 
Sciurus erythraeus, PallaSy GlireSy p. 337 (1778) ; Flower^ P,Z.S, 1900, p. 356 ; 
Bonhotey loc. cit.y p. 877 ; id. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (7) iii, p. 161 (1901). 
a. $ . Gunung Semangko, borders of Pahang and Selangor, alt. 4000'. loth May, 1902. 
The further occurrence of this species in the Malay Peninsula renders it 
certain that its range extends considerably further south than was formerly 
supposed, but possibly it is confined to the hills. In appearance this specimen 
most nearly approaches S. erythraeus typicus from Assam ; the red tail is, how- 
ever, lacking, being alternately ringed with black and rufous, and the rufous is 
more strongly developed on the head than elsewhere. 
