slightly curved, and tapering horns, which, as it is exceed¬ 
ingly quick in its motions, it uses with much effect upon an 
enemy. The lion has more than once been met and pierced 
to the heart by these terrible horns when he thought to se¬ 
cure, without danger, an unresisting prey. The species is 
from the north of Africa. 
The Sambur Deer ( Cervus aristotelis), from India,—a fair 
type of the group of Rusine Deer, of which there are several 
species confined to Asia. The Axis Deer (Cervus axis) , also 
from India, and the little Mazame Deer (Cervus campestris ), 
from South America, are also in this building during the 
winter. 
KANGAROOS. 
The Great Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus). 
The Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus ). 
The Derbian Wallaby (Halmaturus derbianus). 
Bennett’s Wallaby (Halmaturus bennetti ). 
