AARD-VARK, OR ANT-BEAR. 
( OEYCTEROF US CA FE2VSIS.) 
The additions that are constantly made to the vast 
collection of animals in the Zoological Gardens furnish a 
good proof of the increasing efforts made by persons in 
various parts of the world to promote the success of the 
Society’s undertakings. 
In many instances the Society owe to the energetic 
perseverance of their corresponding members and travelling 
friends the obtaining of species which are rare and difficult 
to keep. Another and very important matter to be taken 
into consideration is the kind assistance so freely rendered 
by most of the officers of the mail and other steamers, by 
Avhose aid many animals reach this country in so short a 
time that they arrive in perfect health ; whereas a long 
sea voyage will constantly render many animals weak and 
sickly, partly from want of proper food, and also the close 
confinement and neglect of cleanliness, consequent on 
being on board ship. 
It was with much pleasure I observed the arrival of a 
second aard-vark or ant-bear (Orycterojnis capensis), and 
this time the animal’s sex is of considerable importance, 
the former one being a male, this last individual an adult 
female. The novelty of the appearance of these singular- 
looking animals is well deserving of notice to show the 
progress made in the mode of feeding and treating rare 
and difficult-to-get animals, and bringing them home to 
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