in its tunnel. The movements of this animal are slow, owing to 
Its heavy body and short legs. 
The Raccoon (Procyon lotor). Five of these cunning amusing 
animals are quartered in the centre inclosure. A large locust tree 
affords them a rare opportunity of practicing their favorite exer¬ 
cises—climbing. Few animals in the Garden are so lucky as this 
amily of coons, to be provided with quarters so well adapted to 
their natural habits. 
The American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), a native of 
North America. This animal is not so well defended with spines 
as its african relative, its body being covered with long coarse 
hair. Head and tail, especially the latter, are covered with short 
pointed quills. The American Porcupine makes its meals out of 
the bark of living trees doing great damage to the forests in which 
it lives. 
Griffon Vulture (Vultur fulvus). 
The American Badger (Meles labradorica ), is found in the 
western portion of the United States. The color of the animal is 
grey, its tail bushy and the fur soft. A white stripe runs from the 
head to the muzzle. With its powerful claws the badger makes its 
own burrows, and, unless the floor of its quarters is either ce¬ 
mented, or lined with Stone, Zinc or Iron, it soon will effect its 
escape by burrowing out. 
Nearly opposite to this place is 
iVo. 12, — Wapiti Inclosure . 
The Wapiti or American Elk {Cervus Canadensis) is one of the 
largest species of the deer tribe. It is found in Canada and the 
north-western part of the United States. When excited the Wapiti 
gives a peculiar loud whistling sound. The largest of the males 
