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The Cranes have now been put into separate compartments, 
so as to enable visitors to distinguish the different varieties. 
The collection of these splendid birds is a very fine one, and would 
alone well repay a visit. 
The Council desires again to remind those who are fond of 
piscicultural pursuits, that to this Society they owe the splendid 
results that have been attained, especially with regard to Trout. 
The Council think that some steps should shortly be taken for 
regulating the fishing season and protecting the Trout. 
The annual Parliamentary visit took place in October, when all 
seemed to appreciate the beauty of the Gardens and healthy 
appearance of the Zoological collection, the fine day helping 
much towards it; about fifty members inspected the Gardens 
and Zoological collection. 
The most serious deaths that have occurred during the past year 
are that of the fine Lion, “ Wallace,” also two black Leopards, 
but all three were old animals ; our present Lion, a fine specimen, 
is from Abyssinia. 
The following births have taken 
past year: — 
i Water Buffalo 
1 Zebu 
2 Brown Bears 
2 Macaque Monkeys 
6 Beaver or Coypu Rats 
3 Grey Kangaroos 
2 Wallaroo Kangaroos 
6 Talegallas 
i Neilghaie 
3 Dingoes 
place in the Gardens during the 
4 Wild Pigs 
i Indian Antelope 
1 Green Monkey 
3 Viscachas 
2 Rufous Kangaroos 
2 Tree Kangaroos 
2 Boer Goats 
i Axis Deer 
Rat Kangaroos, Opossums, &c., 
&c. 
The following stock 
2 Leopards 
2 Sarus Cranes 
i Large Python 
1 Dwarf Zebu Cow 
2 Keas, or New Zealand 
Mountain Parrots 
3 Salamanders 
2 Baboons 
2 Mongoose Lemurs 
1 Black and White Lemur 
2 Jeralang Squirrels 
i Indian Antelope 
i Hog Deer 
Besides native animals and 
birds. 
has been added by purchase or exchange : 
The Council begs to record its thanks to the retiring President, 
Mr. H. R. Hogg, for the services he has most willingly rendered 
during his term of office; also, to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. W. 
Bruce, and to place on record their high appreciation of the services 
of the Directors and employes of the Society. 
