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Passing a large Bird Cage, presented by Mr. A. Erkenbrecher, 
on the left side of the Avenue, containing a pair of each of the 
singing trush ( Turdus musicus ), European Black-bird ( Turdus me- 
rula) and American Robin ( Turdus migrotorius ), our attention is 
drawn to 
ffio* 7. — Tapir Inclosure . 
which is situated under a Group of large shade trees with a Basin 
m the centre, enabling the animal to indulge in its aquatic habits. 
The Tapir (Tapir americanus) belongs to the Genus in which 
may be found one of the links which unite the Elephant to the 
Swine and Rhinoceros. 
The American Tapir is a native of tropical America, where it 
inhabits the densely wooded regions along the river banks. It is 
an expert swimmer and can dive with ease. 
8 * — Squirrel Souse . 
Here are represented the White Ground Squirrel (Tamias Lys- 
ten var alba), the Albino Squirrel ( Sciurus Cinereus var alba) the 
Grey Squirrel ( Sciurus cinerus), the Fox Squirrel ( Sciurus Mger) 
the flying Squirrel ( Sciuropterus Volucella), all natives of North 
America. The next point of interest is 
2Vo. 0. — Eagle Souse. 
which is occupied by several speciesof birds of prey, with a number 
of small animals in Cages between the different families of birds. 
The Snowy Owl ( Mjctea Mvea) is in the habit of hunting its 
prey during the day. Its eyes seem to endure the glare of dav- 
light much better than other Owls. The snowy Owl is one of the 
handsomest species of Owls, on account of the beautiful white man¬ 
tel with which it is clothed, and the large yellow eyeballs that or¬ 
nament its head. This bird is a native of Northern Europe and 
America. 
The adjoining Cage is inhabited by a Viverrine Cat (Fells 
Fwemna) a native of India, which has some resemblance to our 
Wild Cafe but its tail is longer and the color of its fur darker. 
The Centre Cage affords quarters for two Griffon Vultures 
(Vultur fulves), four Golden Eagles, ( Aquila Chryaetus), one grown 
and two young Bald Eagles (Aquila leucocephalus), 
The Griffon Vulture is a bird of enormous size, the expanse 
of its wings being about 9 feet. This bird is found in the greatest 
numbeis in Africa, but inhabits likewise some parts of Europe. 
