HARVARD UNIVERSITY ii RU e ni LIBRARY OF THE MUSEUM OF COMPARATIVE ZOOLOGY J.C. Petia» L binary Jono 30, ITSO Ho aah ee Ni + ir i , ¥ , 4 ' ' ss ot ‘ \ wy i .. 7 if ' Las 7 eo : -* A 1G a : : rh mh i u - a7 : ©) A : aia) mn é iy Ph, 7 irae ~ al iy 7 . ae ee 1 f : i= : on en 2 *%) 7 s i = Big ie _ _— il “4 er | Gy ve " ‘ere ~ i os is an J Poh - eae 7 3 ea f Ag a aD + aay oh a a Fe vag - —_ an - La ee nua i) ee ee ae The Si ( eres! 2 i ier a © - an 1% - 3 a oe aa We 4 : : : a Ta > lear u —— ae ‘ & ps : ee Dey: FF ai ar & - Wy oe? Se Cee ee es ee Se ay > > ar * <_oe sau 7 : i - « at i y mn ee aN “ae te yaa = eo 7 Saye as gy: Pat ears a (ey y) £2.02 Saeae & 7 "o : : : a Fae i : 7 7 Ad ie . ro ‘7 ee . PST sah . , ele ay seer ; i 7 ae “i py: “yh |) Fa ae » © Ss : - a f en an i } e\ 4 iv) 7 a ee : : - _ aa 9 i y a : e, So | or oO eae Py ee ea YlB_ [BOLSO[00Z 9Yy Ul AjatoUI :voLyy UL poydeasoqjoyd 4 SLINVHdaTH NVOIYVAV ONNOA AO UlVd V SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK AVOHOCTO AL SOCLET Y CHARTERED (UN) 1895 OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY A PUBLIC ZOOLOGICAL PARK THE PRESERVATION OF OUR NATIVE ANIMALS THE PROMOTION OF ZOOLOGY 1s a a NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY, 11 WALL STREET JANUARY, 1913 15,760 7 An 30 1940 Lisrak* COPYRIGHT, 1913, BY THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY NOTICE Authors are individually responsible for the composi- tion and proof-reading of their respective contributions. Clark & #ritts PRINTERS 209 WEST 38TH STREET NEW YORK CONTENTS BOARD OF MANAGERS OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY : OFFICERS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL ean AND ACOnnTtnt MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE Senna : RESOLUTION REGARDING Mr. HUGH J. Caren: TREASURER’S REPORTS Income Account Maintenance Fund Ground Improvement Fund Animal Fund Caroline Phelps Stokes’ Bird raha Heads and Horns Library Fund Aquarium Fund Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Income caine AUDIT COMPANY’S REPORT AUDITING COMMITTEE’S REPORT : REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE Apia Rane : REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE AQUARIUM . DISTRIBUTION AND HABITS OF THE PYGMY eoror ine Major Hans Schomburgk THE VERTEBRATES OF THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM Raymond C. Osburn LIST OF GIFTS Zoological Park Heads and Horns Aquarium CHARTER OF THE Howie Seerntint ‘ THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND THE AQUARIUM By-LAWS INDEX 103 113 121 135 143 144 149 150 152 159 ' ’ - 1 i I 7 i 1 fj é . ' Te 1 7 4 ¢ ‘ é F) t , (c = f - oy uh - ‘ ‘ = V4 \ ra ‘ « ‘ + i + , * ‘ — i o a Ba : 7 ‘ | - = - > 7 ’ y i 4 ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE A PAIR OF YOUNG AFRICAN ELEPHANTS : . Frontispiece EAGLE AND VULTURE AVIARY WATERFOWL AT REST, IN WINTER BIG-HORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP BOAT-BILLED HERON ARRIVAL OF AN ANACONDA RUNNER, OR CREVALLE GRAYSBY, OR CONY HEAD OF ADULT MALE PyGMy HIPPOPOTAMUS MALE PYyGMy HIPPOPOTAMUS PAIR OF YOUNG PYGMY HIPPOPOTAMI MAP OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE PyGMy HIPPOPOTAMUS d4 63 64 Ls 84 . 104 . 104 > LIZ . 118 Blakes) 7 lle Board of Managers The Mayor of the City of New York. Eax-of fico: 7). DeagmeNT Dep’t of Parks, City of New York. GLASS: OF 19 1/4 HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN, JAMES J. HILL, WILLIAM C. CHURCH, GEORGE F. BAKER, LISPENARD STEWART, GRANT B. SCHLEY, H. CASIMIR DE RHAM, WM. PIERSON HAMILTON, HuGH D. AUCHINCLOSS, ROBERT S. BREWSTER, CHARLES F. DIETERICH, EDWARD S. HARKNESS. CLASS OF 1915 LEvI P. MorTON, HENRY A. C. TAYLOR, ANDREW CARNEGIE, ARCHER M. HUNTINGTON, JOHN L. CADWALADER, FRANK K. STURGIS, MADISON GRANT, GEORGE J. GOULD, WILLIAM WHITE NILES, OGDEN MILLS, SAMUEL THORNE, LEWIS RUTHERFURD Morris. CLASS OF 1916 F. AuGUSTUS SCHERMERHORN, [FREDERICK GILBERT BOURNE, PERCY KR: PYNE, W. AUSTIN WADSWORTH, GEORGE B. GRINNELL, EMERSON McMILLIN, GEORGE C. CLARK, ANTHONY R. KUSER, CLEVELAND H. DODGE, WATSON B. DICKERMAN, C. LEDYARD BLAIR, MortTIMER L. SCHIFF. a , 1 1 a y a i . ¥ 7 1 i : y € : rT. U 7 ‘ - ¥ 0 - . a = n a i 1 i > 5 P _ - ‘ 7 _ 9 - 8 ae ay - ' w i = a 2 P F a n n 7 i % 1 ‘ = r : J 1 OFFICERS OF THE New York Zonlogical Sorivty President: HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN. First Vice-President: Second Vice-President: SAMUEL THORNE. JOHN L. CADWALADER. Secretary: Treasurer: MADISON GRANT, PERcY R. PYNE, 11 Wall Street. 30 Pine Street. Exeritive Committee MADISON GRANT, Chairman. IRBERCY Ra bY NE, LEVI. P. MORTON, SAMUEL THORNE, WM. PIERSON HAMILTON, WILLIAM WHITE NILES, FRANK K. STURGIS, LISPENARD STEWART, HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN, ex-officio. Auditing Committee HuGH D. AUCHINCLOSS, Chairman. WILLIAM WHITE NILES. C. LEDYARD BLAIR. Director of the Zoological Park: WILLIAM T. HORNADAY. Director of the Aquarium: CHARLES H. TOWNSEND. Architects: LA FARGE & MoRrRRIS. Consulting Engineer: H. DE B. PARSONS. Officers of the Zoological Park ‘WILLIAM T. HORNADAY, Director and General Curator. H. R. MITCHELL, W. REID BLAIR, D.V.S., RAYMOND L. DITMARS, H. W. MERKEL, C. WILLIAM BEEBE, ELWIN R. SANBORN, LEE S. CRANDALL, GEORGE M. BEERBOWER. Officers of the Aquarimn CHARLES H. TOWNSEND, Director. RAYMOND C. OSBURN ROBERT SUTCLIFFE W. I. DE NYSE Ayquariiun Committee CHARLES H. TOWNSEND, Chairman. CHARLES L. BRISTOL, EDMUND B. WILSON, BASHFORD DEAN, ROSWELL MORSE SHURTLEFF, ALFRED G. MAYER, CLEVELAND H. DODGE, THOMAS H. MORGAN,, CHARLES B. DAVENPORT. MEMBERS OF THE New York Zonloygical Society January lst, Lois: Gnunrary Members *“Pror. ALEXANDER AGASSIZ, *Sirk Witiiam ILower, Pror. J. A. ALLEN, “Ry be la ELOEST; Tue Duke or BeEprorp, Sir Epatunp G. Loprr, Herr F. E. Biaauw, Dr. C. Harr Merriam, *Mr. ArrHur Erwin Brown, Hon. Lionet Watrrer RorHscHiLp, Mr. Franx M. CuHarman, Dr. Puinie Luritey SCLATER, Pror. Danret Grraup Eniort, Mr. FrepertcK CouRTENEY SELOUS, Brurtacturs Baxer, Georce F. MorcGan, J. P. Dopce, CLevELAND H., RocKkEFELLER, WILLIAM, Kkuser, Cor. AntHony R., Scutrr, Jacos H., THORNE, SAMUEL, Founders in Porpetuity *BaRNEY, CuHarwes 'T., Miuts, OGpEN, Bourne, Frepericx G., Morton, Hon. Levi P., CADWALADER, JoHN L., Pyne, Percy R., CARNEGIE, ANDREW, Rosprnson, NELson, Dierertcu, Crarwes F., RocKEFELLER, JOHN D., GouLp, GrorGE J., Srewart, LisPENARD, Harkness, Epwarp S., Taytor, Henry A. C., Hirt, James J., Tuompson, Mrs. Freperick F.,, Macxay, CrLarREeNCE H., *TrorNE, Miss PuHorse ANNA, *Wuitney, Hon. WILtram C., Founders ARCHBOLD, JOHN D., Perkins, Greorce W., AVERY, SAMUEL P., RaIneEy, Pau J. *BARNES, JOHN S., ScHERMERHORN, F. Avcustus, BEerwinpb, Epwarp J., Scuirr, Mortimer L., Brewster, Rosert S., Scutey, Grant B., *CHIsHoLM, Huen J. Sueparpd, Mrs. Heten Govutp, Crark, GrorGe CRAWForRD, Stoane, Wittiam D., =Dover, Witiiam E., *“Sroxes, Miss Caronine PHELPs, *GorELET, RoBeErt, Srurcis, Franx K. *Huntineton, C. P., Trevor, Miss Emitry, MecMitiin, Emerson, ‘Trevor, Mrs. Joun B., *OTTENDORFER, OSWALp, *V ANDERBILT, CORNELIUS, Payne, Con. Ortver H., VANDERBILT, WILLIAM K., Woop, Mrs. Anrornetre Eno, * Deceased. 14 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Assuriate Founders *Baspcock, Samuet D., Brair, C. Lepyarp, *CaRTER, JAMES C., “Crocker, GeEorGE, pERHam, H. Casrmir, “Jesup, Morris K., Osporn, Pror. Henry Farrrie cp, RHINELANDER, Miss SERENA, *ScHuy Ler, PHILIP, ScHuyter, Mrs. PuHitip, Sturecis, Mrs. Franx K., Tirrany & Company, VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS, * ARNOLD, Hicks, AUCHINCLOoss, Mrs. Hucu D., Barney, James W., *Buiss, Cornetius N., *Buriss, Grorce T., Bronson, Encar Brecuer, Crark, Mrs. Grorce Crawrorp, *CONSTABLE, FREDERICK A., *Cook, Henry H., Enret, GrorGe, *FLower, Roswe.. P., Forp, J. Howarp, Forp, James B., Goutp, Jr., Epwin, HarkKNEss, CuHarites W., Harrison, Jr., Georce L.., *Havemeyer, Henry O., Havemeyer, Witiiam F., Hawkes, Mrs. McDoveatt, *Hewirt, Asram S., *Horrman, Very Rev. E. A, Hornapay, Wiiiiam T., House, Epvwarp J., *IsELINn, ADRIAN, *James, D. WIx1.Is, James, Norman, JAMES, Dr. Watter B., JENNINGS, Miss A. B., *Lewis, Mrs. GrorGe, Mayer, Dr. Atrrep G., Apams, Enpwarp Dean, AGNEW, CorneEtius R., AGNEW, Georce B., AKELEY, Cart E., ANDREWS, Constant A., ANDREWS, J. SHERLOCK, ArMour, ALLISON V., Auvucuincioss, Hucr D., *BaLLANTINE, Roserr F., Barsour, Tuomas, Barpour, WititaM, Watrons *Worrr, A., *Mornris, A. Newsorp, *Morris, Mrs. A. Nrewsoxp, Morris, N&Ewsorp, Osporn, WittiAm CrHurcH, *Oszorn, Mrs. Witiiam H., Poor, Henry W., *Pyne, Mrs. Percy R., Ryan, Tuomas F., SacE, Mrs. Russert, *“SCHERMERHORN, WILLIAM C., SELIGMAN, Isaac Newron, *SENFF, CuHaries H., Simpson, Miss JEAN WALKER, *STICKNEY, JOSEPH, SricknrEy, Mrs. Josern, Taytor, Jr., JAMeEs B., THORNE, Epwin, TirorneE, Francis B., THorneE, Henry S., THORNE, JOEL W., THorRNE, Lanpon K., Trorne, S. BrincKERHOFF, THorRNE, Jr., SAMUEL, THorne, Vicror C., *T HORNE, WILLIAM, Tsaper, Mrs. Marcarer T., *“Twomsiy, H. McK., Von Post, Herman C., *Wess, Witiiam H., Wuitney, Harry, Lite Members Baruyptr, Mrs. P. Hacktey, *Barnes, Miss Cora F., BEEBE, C. WILLIAM, Brett, Mrs. C. M., Bett, Gorpon KwNox, Be_tmont, Avcust, Berrs. Samuret Rossiter. Birp, Cartes SuMNER, Bisuor, Hreper Recrnarp, *BLacKForD, EHuGENE G., Briarr, Dr. W. Rem, * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH Buss, Mrs. Roserr W., Boxipr, Grorce C., *Bonp, Frank S., Bootu, Witiiam H., Boury, Louis J., Bownoin, GeorGE S., Braptey, J. R., BrinsMApe, CHartes Lyman, Brown, Greorce McKeEssen, *Bruce, Miss Marirpa W., Burven, 2np, Henry, Burrace, Carr. Guy H., BusHNELL, JOSEPH, Burier, Witittam Mitt, CaMMANN, GeEorGE P.,, Camp, Hucu N., CauLpWELL, Dr. Cuartes MILBANK, CHANLER, WINTHROP, Cuapin, Cuartes M., CHAPIN, CHESTER W., CuisHorM, Jr., Hueu J., *Cuurcu, E. Dwicnut, CuurcH, Mrs. Neti E., Cuurcnu, Wittarp, CuurcH, Wittiam CoNAnrt, Criark, F. Amprose, Criarkson, BANnyYER, Cor, Wir11am R., CoFFIN, CHartLes A., CoteatTE, WILLIAM, Corzier, Roserr J., Cottorp, Grorce W., *Cottorp, Mrs. Grorce W., ConstaBLE, Mrs. FrepertcKk A., *ConyNncHam, Wituiam L.., CoownCaLk, Coorrr, Mrs. Cruartes W., CorRNING, JOHN J.,, *Coxe, Davies, Crane, Z. MarstHatt., CraNeE, ZENAS, Crimmins, Joun D., *Cuverr, C. C:, *Davis, E. W., Davis, Joun W. A., pDECopreT, Eywarp J., DEERING, CHARLEs, Devarietp, ALBERT, DERHAM, CHARLEs, *peERuwAM, CHARLES Dickerman, Watson B., Dickey, Cuartes D., Dimocx, Mrs Henry F., Dissron, Jr., Henry. Dirmars, R. L., *Doner, Grorce EGLestron, Donce, Marcertitus Hartiery, Dortcer, Caries P., ANNUAL REPORT iS *Doe cer, PETER, DcrEtcer, Jr., PETER, Drarver, Mrs. Henry, Dresser, Oscar, DuBois, Miss Ernet, DuBois, Miss KatrHerine, DuBois, Wittiam A., Ducmore, A. RapcryFrre, Dunuam, Epwarp K., DunscomsBe, GerorcGe ELiswortH, Dwyer, Tomas, Epear, NEwso rp, E.tior, SAMUEL, Eiiuis, W. Drxon, Ery, Amprose K., Eno, Amos F., Farrcuitp, Hon. Cuartes S., Freartnc, Georce R., Fercuson, Mrs. Faraquuar, Frercuson, Miss May, Frieitp, CorrtLanpr DEPEYSTER, Fisoer, Mrs. Henry J., FLerrmMann,, Witi1Am Mepticort, Fuunt, Cuartes R., Forp, Henry, Frencu, S. Barron, Gerry, Exvprince T., Goopwin, JAmeEs J., Goutp, Grorce H., Grant, Maptson, GRINNELL, GreorGe Brrp, GuGcENHEIM, S. R., GuntHer, Bernarp G., GuNTHER, FRANKLIN L., Goururiz, Wm. D., HAGENBECK, CARL, Hamitton, Wm. Pterson, Harpinec, J. Horace, Harxness, Mrs. S. V., Harrau, CHanres J., Harris, Aran C., Hart, Franx, Haupt, Dr. Lovuts, *Haven, Georce G., Hrarn, Georce A., *HeNDERSON, Cuartes R., *HiccInson, JAMEs J., His, Euer, Hor, Ricuarp M., Hor, Mrs. Ricuarp M., Horxins, Georce B., Huszsarp, Tromas H., Huntineton, ArcHer M., Hype, James H., Jackson, THeopore F., JENNINGS, OLiver G., Jesup, Mrs. Morris K., Jones, Mrs. Enwarp H., * Deceased. 16 NEW YORK JuILLIARD, Mrs. A. D., KANE, GRENVILLE, Kane, JoHN INNES, Kine, Grorce Gorpon, *KINGSLAND, WiLtiam M., “KisseLi, Gusrav E., Kunnarpt, W. B., LaF arce, C. Grant, Lancpon, Woopsury G., LANIER, CHARLES, Lee, Cuartes Norra, LrEeps, Mrs. Warner M., LEHMAN, S. M., *LounsBERY, Bren-Aui H., *LounssBery, Ricuarp P., Low, C. Apotpne, Low, Sern, Lypic, Davin, Lypic, Carr. Puirie M., McApinxn, CuHarztes WILLISTON, McComes, J. Scorr, McKeever, I. C., “McKim, CuHartss F., McLane, Guy Ricwarps, MeMir1u1n, Marion, Mackay, Donatp, Macy, V. Evenrir, Mapbeira, Percy C., *MAITLAND, ALEXANDER, Mattory, Cuarires H., Marc, THeroruintus M., Marxor, Dr. Francis H., Marsuatuz, Louis, Merxet, Hermann W., Mitrer, Dr. Grorce N., Mitton, Mrs. Wm. F., MitcHett, A. M. Post, MitcHett, H. R., MircHeEtt, Mason, *“Mircuett, Rorannp G., Monet, AMBROSE, Moore, Freperic P., Moore, Mrs. James Amory, Moran, Danie E., Morean, Jr., J. P., Morean, Jr., Mrs. J. P., *Morris, JAMES, Nesgirr, A. G., Newsoip, THomas, NEWLAND, V. M., Nicuotrs, Mrs. Wittiam GIL~mMan, Nites, J. Barron, Nizes, Wittiam Wuire, Norton, Joun W., Osporn, Mrs. Wittiam Crourcn, Parisu, Henry, Parrisu, JAMES C., Peasopy, CuHartrs A., ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Prrkins, Wittiam H., Puetrs, Mrs. M. vonR., PrHitiirs, Dr. JoHNn C., Puitirps, JoHN M., Puiprs, Henry, PHoENTIX, Lioyn, Proernrx, Puiuipes, PIERREPONT, JOHN Jay, *PincHor, J. W., *Porter, Mrs. Henry C., Porter, WItLson, Pratr, Datuas B., Procror, A. Purmister, Puirzer, Raupeu, Pyne, M. Taytor, *“QuINTARD, GEorGE W., Raymonpb, Cuarves H., Riker, JR., SAMUEL, *Ross, J. HAMPDEN, *Rossins, Mirron, Roprnson, ARTHUR, Rocrrs, ARCHIBALD, Runeivus, Cart, *Russ, Epwarp, RutuHerrurp, WINTHROP 3 3 Sr. Joun, Franx L., SauLtus, J. SANFORD, Sampson, Henry, *Sanps, WiLi1aAmM. R., Sanrorp, Henry, SANFoRD, SAMUEL S., *SCHERMERHORN, J. EGMonrt, *SCHIEFFELIN, EUGENE, SCHIEFFELIN, SCHUYLER, Seton, Ernest THonprson, SHELDON, CHARLES, SHERMAN, GEORGE, SHERMAN, WirtiAm Warts, Suretps, Georce O., Stoan, Benson B., *SLOAN, JOHN, *SLoaAN, SAMUEL, Stoan, SAMUEL, SVvEYER, JAMES, Saurer, Stuart C., Strerson, Francis Lynpbe, Strokes, Miss Onrivta E. PHELps, SrraicuHtT, Mrs. Witriarn, Srurces, Frederick, Tariron, Lesiir JEFFERIS, THALMAN, Ernst, THompson, Lewis S., THomeson, WituiAMm P., Titrorp, Franx, Trtrorp, Henry M., Top, Roserr E., Topp, Witiiam R., TowNsEeND, CuHartes H., * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT ‘Trevor, Henry G,, Trevor, Joun B., Tritton, CLraupe H., Tuck, Epwarp, UntmMann, Frepbericx, Varnum, Mrs. James M., WapswortH, Masor W. Austin, Wanpswortn, Mrs. W. A., Watnwricut, Ricuarp T., Waker, Dr. Henry I’reeman, Warsurc, Fevix M., *WARREN, SAMUEL D., *Watson, Francis A., Watson, JAMEs S., Wess, Dr. W. Sewarp, Wetcuer, Mrs. Fanny Avery, Wermore, Cuartes W.,, Wermore, Grorce Prapopy, WHEALTON, Louis N., WHITEHEAD, Pavt, WHITNEY, Caspar, Wuitney, Harry Payne, Wuitney, Payne, Witrerrs, Howanrp, *Winec, Jonn D.,, WoerisHorrer, Mrs. Anna, Woop, Miss EKLeanor Denniston, Sustaining Members ARCHBOLD, JoHN D.,, AvucHINCLoss, Huen D., Avery, SAMUEL P., Baxer, Georce F., Barbour, WILLIAM, Baruypt, Mrs. P. Hacxtey, Barnes, JR., J. SANFORD, Brarr, C. Lepyarp, Biopcerr, Witiiam T., Bowporn, G. S., Powporn, TEMPLE, Burr, Wintriropr, CapWatabER, Joun L., CaNnFIELD, Ricuarp A.,, Carneciz, ANDREW, *CHisHonm, Hucm J., CriarK, GeorGeE C., pE Miryau, Louis J., Dick, J. Henry, Dierericu, C. F., DonGe, CLeveLtann H., DunuaMm, Epwarp K., EKumet, C. Trempte, Fietp, Mrs. Wau. B. Oscoon, Iorp, James B., Fraser, Miss S. Grace, GeovripGre, Mrs F. G., Goopwin, JAMEs J., Grant, Mapison, Hamitton, Wm. Pierson, Eiankness, E. S., Harkness, Mrs. StepHen V., HAVEMEYER, JR., F. C., Havemeyver, T. A., Hint, James J., Hoe, Ricuarp M., Hoe, Mrs. Ricuarp M., Hopkins, Georce B., Hyne, Mrs. Crarence M., Isevin, JR., ADRIAN, James, Anritur Curtiss, JENNINGS, ©. G., Kaun, Orro H., Lancpon, Woopsury G., Lypic, PHinie M., MecMiti1n, Emerson, Marriinc, Atrrep E., Maxweti, Rosert, Mirts, OGpden, Morecan, J. P., NIORGAN, Reads, es, Morton, Hon. Levi P., Nixes, W. W., QOsporn, Henry F arrriep, Osporn, Witiiam C., PenFrorp, Wittiam Hatt, PERKINS, GreorGE W., Pitpps, Henry, PHOENIX, Luioyp, Prerce, Henry Cray, Porvrer, CLARENCE, Pyne, M. Taynor, Pyne, Percy R., Ropinson, Nerson, Sueparp, Mrs. Hetren Govt, ScHERMERHORN, EF. Avucusrus, Scuirr, Jacos H., Scuirr, Mortimer L., Scu ey, Grant B., Scuuyter, Mrs. Puiwip, Sroane, Witiiam D., Stetson, Francis L.; STewart, LispENARD, Stuneis, Franx K., Srurcis, Mrs. Franx K,, 17 Tuompson, Mrs. Frepericx Ferris, Tuomprson, Lewis S., THORNE, SAMUEL, | VANDERBILT, ALFRED G., 4 VANDERBILT, W. K., * Deceased. 18 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY von Post, H. C., VapswortuH, W. A., WhHuite, JR., JOUN J., Barsour, Tromas, Breese, C. WIiIL1iAM, Bickmore, Pror. ALBert S., Brair, Dr. W. Ret, Brisrot, Pror. Cuarwes L., Brooks, Dr. Hartow. Catkins, Pror. Gary N., Crampton, Pror. Henry E., CRANDALL, LEE S., Davenport, Dr. CuHartes B., Dean, Dr. Basurorp, Drrmrars, R. I. Dutcuer, WILLIAM, Grant, Manison, Wuirtney, H. P., WHITNEY, Payne, Winturop, Ecerron L., Fellows 7 Grecory. Dr. Witiiam K.. GrINNELL, GeorceE B., Hornapay. Dr. Wm. T., Ler, Pror. Freperic G., Lucas, Dr. Freperic A., MatrHew, Dr. W. D., Mayer, Atrrep G., Merxket, Hermann W., Morcan, Pror. THomas H., Osporn, Pror. Henry F airriecp, Ospurn, Dr. Raymonp C., Seton, Ernest THOMPsoN, SHELDON, CIIARLES, TownsENnD, Dr. Cuartres H., Witson, Pror. Epmunp B., Annual Members Axport, Mrs. Marte M., ABEEL, GEORGE, ABEEL, JoHN H., AFERCROMBIE, Davin T., AcHELIS, F rirz, ACHELIs, JOHN, Apam, Jr., Hueco S., ApAms, Crrartes F., Apams, Mrs. F. T., Apams, Frevericx B., Apams, Miss Maung, Apams, TuHatcuer M., Apams, Mrs. Wm. Crirrenvden. AGENS, FrepertcK Girarp. Apriance, Mrs. Wm. A., *AGNEW, ANDREW G., AGNEw, Mrs. Cornet ius R., AITKEN, JOHN W., Avpricu, Mrs. James Herman, ALEXANDER, Mrs. Cuarres B., ALEXANDER, DouGtas, ALEXANDER, Frank D., ALEXANDER, Mrs. Heten B., ALEXANDER, Mrs. Henry Anpison, ALEXANDER, Dr. Wetcome T., ALEXANDER, Mrs. WILttam, ALEXANDRE, J. Henry, ALEXANDRE, Mrs. J. JOSEPH, ALEXANDRE, Mrs. JoHn 1.., ALLAND, MAuvrRICE, ALLEN, Eran, ALLIEN, FREDERICK, ALTSCHUL, C., AMEND, Rosert F., Amory, CopLey, Ams, Cuartes M., Ansy, I: EL; Anpvberson, P. CHAUNCEY, ANDREINI, J. M., AppLeron, Francis R., APPLETON, JAMES W., ARCHBOLD, Mrs. J. F., AREND, F. J., Armour, GerorcE A., Armour, Mrs. Herman O., ARMSTRONG, J. H., Armstronc, Dr. WILitAM, Arnotp, Mrs. Grover C., *Astror, JOHN JACOB, Avucuinctoss, Mrs. C. C., AvcuHinctoss, Jr., Mrs. Enear S., AucHINCcLoss, Sr., Mrs. Encar S., Avcuinctoss, Huen, AUCHINCLoss, JoHN W.,, AUERBACH, Mrs. Josern S., Aycrice, B. ArTHurR, Aymar, Mrs., Bacue, Juits S., * Deceased. {The class of Fellows of the New York Zoological Society was organized early in 1909, and includes members of the Society who are working and scien- tific zoologists. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 19 Bacue, Mrs. Jutes S., Bacon, GeorcGe W., Bacon, Mrs. Goruam, Bacc, Dr. Crinton L., BaHNSEN, C., Baker, STEPHEN, Batpwin, Freperick H., BaLpwin, JR., JARED G., Banes, Dr. L. Borron, Banks, TuHeopore H., Barpey, Henry G., Barciay, Mrs. Recinarp, Bartow, Peter TowNsEND, BarnarpD, J. AUGUSTUS, Barnes, Miss Cuartorre A., Barnes, Epwarp W., Barnes, Jr., J. SANFORD, BarNEs, JAMES, Barnes, Mrs. Joun S., Barney, A. L., Barney, Asupet H., Barney, Mrs. J. Stewart, Barney, N. C., Barnum, Witiiam M., Barron Georce D., Barrow, Miss D. B., Barton, Wits E., Barrerson, JAMES G.,, BauMANN, GusTAV, Baxter, JR., GeEorce S., Bayarpb, Louis P., Bayuies, Epmunp L., *Bayuirs, Mrs. NatHarie E., Bayuts, WILLIAM, Bracu, Watter R., LBEADLESTON, ALFRED N., Beat, Wittiam R., Becker, CHRISTIAN, Becker, F. W., Bever, Harotp W., BEEKMAN, Dr. FENWICK, Beers, Mrs. E. Le Granp, Beur, Roserr, Bett, Parx E., Bement, Epwarp, BENJAMIN, EvuGENE S., BENJAMIN, GEORGE POWELL, BenxkarpD, Harry H., Benxkarp, Mrs. Harry H., Grenson, Miss Mary, Benson, R. Lawrence, Benson, Rosert, Benson, Miss Trynrza, BerNHEIMER, CuHartes L., *BERNHEIMER, Simon E.., BeroizHemme_er, E., Bertron, S. R., Bickmore, Pror. ArBert S., Brer, Mrs. SyLvan,, Biies, CC. KG, Briirncs, FREDERICK, *BincHam, KennetaH F., bircu, STEPHEN, Birecuatt, WwW. H., Biro, Epwarp Dimon, Brrp, GEorGE, BisHor, Miss Mary CuNNINGHAM, BisHop, OGpen, BiaGpen, GEORGE, Bracpen, Mrs. GrorcGe, BiaGpEN, Mrs. Juria G., Bratn, D.C. Brair, J. INsLeEy, Brair, Mrs. Lepyarp, Braxe, Dr. Josepy A.,, BLakKESsLEE, T. J., Buss, Ernest C., Bropcer, ALDEN S., Buopvcetrr, Witt1am ‘TrILpon, Broopvcoop, Roserr F., BiLoomincpaLe, JosePrH B., Bross, James O., Borerrcer, H. W., BoissEvain, G. L.. Botton, Miss Erra F., Bonp, Atrrep H., Bonpb, STEPHEN N.,, Bonner, G. T., Bootru, Mrs. Aveusta, BoresrepE, JoHN G,, Borianp, J. NELSON, Bortanp, Mrs. Joun, Bortannd, WiLtiamM G., “Bostwick, Abert C., Bourton, Witi1am B., Bowpor1n, Miss Epiru, Bowpoin, Terre. Bowvo1n, Mrs. Tempte, Bowen, CrLaRENCE WINTHROP, Bowen, JAMES, Bowers, Joun M., Bowne, Francts Draper, *Brackett, Grorce C.,, Braptey, ALLan B. A.,, Brapy, Mrs. J. R., Brapy, Nicuoras F., Brann, Oscar J., Bransom, Pavt, Braun, FREDERICK, Bremer, Avcust F., Brewster, Mrs. BENJAMIN, Brewster, Mrs. Cuartes O., Brewster, GeorcGe S., Brinces, Rosert, BRINCKERHOFF, ELBert A., Bristor, Pror. Cuartes L., * Deceased. 20 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Brisrot, JouHn I. D., Bristow, Wittiam B., BropMERKEL, CHARLES, Brokaw, Ciirrorp V., Brokaw, Mrs. Ciirrorp V., Brokaw, Mrs. Isaac V.. Bronson, Dr. EKnwarp BENNET, Bronson, MayuHew W., Bronson, Mrs. Metvin A., Brooxs, Dr. Hartiow, Broveu ton, Mrs. U. H., Brower, Georce V., Brown, Hon. Anovison, Brown, Cuartes IF ., Brown, Dickson Q., Brown, Epwin H., Brown, Cor. FRANKLIN Q., Brown, Horace, Brown, Irvinc Swan, Brown, JoHn Barker, Brown, STEPHEN P., Brown, Mrs. ‘Tnomas E., Brown, VERNON CARLETON, Brown, Watpron P., Brownine, J. A., BrowninG, Wittiam H., Brucker, Cart, A Brunoice, Miss Exisaperu B., Bryant, Dr. Josern D., Bryce, Mrs. Wit1iam, Buckner, THomas A., Bupp, Henry A., Burecuner, C. Frep, Buikiey, Epwin M., Butktey, Mrs. Evwin M., Buixiey, L. Duncan, Buti, Witi1am L., BurRDEN, JR., JAMES A., BurvEN, Jr., Mrs. James A., BurpDEen, Mrs. W. A. M., Bourerss, Epwarp G., BurieicH, Grorce W., Buriteicu, Mrs. Grorce W., Burnuam, Mrs. Doveras W.. Burr, WIntTHROP, Busu, Joun S., Busx, Frep T., Burrter, Arritur W., Burrer, Mrs. Nicuoras Murray, Burien, Mrs. P. H., Burtier, Miss Vircinia, Byrne, Mrs. James, Cazor, F. H., Carsar, Henry A., CATE NE IUIEhUS mie Cater, Amos H., CaLkins, Pror. Gary N., CaLLENDER, Miss Mary R., CaLLENDER, WatxTtER R., CaLMAN, ALBERT, Cartman, Henry L., CaMMANN, Epwarp C., CAMMANN, Henry Loriviarp, CamMManN, Herman H., CANFIELD, GrorGE Foucer, CANFIELD, Ricuarp A., CANNON, JAMES G., Canrosert, A. H., Carey, Frevericx F., Carey, Henry T., Caruart, A. SIBLEY, CarnecieE, Mrs. ANprReEw, CaRPENDER, WILLIAM, Carr, Mrs. Water L., Cartier, P. C., Case, Henry P., Cass, CHARLES ANDERSON, Cassarp, Wittiam J., *CaSWELL, JoHN H., Catucartr, Miss JENNIE R., Cerero, R. L., Cuapot, THeEopore J., CHAMBERS, FrRaNK R., CuamBers, Hinary R., CHAMPOLLION, ANDRE, Crapixn. Miss Marta Bowen, CHAPMAN, ARrtrHUR, CuapMan, Henry Oris, CHAPMAN, JOHN Jay, CHAUNCEY, ELiHv,, CHENEY, GeorceE L., CnueEsesproucH, Roperr A., CHICHESTER, CHartes Darwin, Cuitpv, Mrs. Lewis P., Cuinps, Everstey, CnHitps, Starring W., Cuitps, Wittiam H., CuisHoim, B. Open, CuisHoitm, Mrs. B. Ocpen. Cnoate, JosepH K., Crristiz, Roserr L., Cuuss, Percy, CuurcH, Cuartes T., Cuurce, Jr, 2 Ds CHurce, 1S: CuurcH, Freperic E., CuurcH, THEODORE, W., CLAFLIN, JOHN, Crark, Cuarites Martin, Crark, D. Crawrorp, Crarx, J. Francis Atoysius. Criark, J. MircHett, Crark, Mrs. JouHn C., (Givin, IU, (Cz Cxuark, JR., Louis C., Crark, Miss Martan AVERELL, * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Crank, W. A: CiarK, WALTER G., CrarK, Wittiam N., Crank, BH. A. SS: CrarkKe, THomas SHIELDs, CLausren, GeEorceE C., Crews, Mrs. James B., CiypE, Wittiam P., Cocurane, A. W. S., Cocurane, F. D., Cocxcrort, Miss E. V., Cocxran, Hon. W. Bourke, Coppincton, Mrs. JEFFERSON, *CopMan, Mrs. Ocpden, Corrin, Wittiam Epwarp, Cotzron, Pau TowNnsEND, CoLtBuRN, ALBERT E., Cotsy, Howarp A., Core, Epwarp F., Cote, Mrs. Rurus, Cormens Mrss ite J, Cottins, CLarENCE Lyman, Cottins, Miss Grerrrupe, Cotuins, Dr. Stacy Bunn, Cott, Harris D., Cort, Ricwarp C., Comstock, Mrs. H. G., Connon, THomas GERALD, ContTENT, Hakry, Conway, Mrs Mavup ALtLtts, ConyncHaM, JoHN N., Coox, Cuartes S., Coox, Mrs. Freprrick, Coomse, T. Gorron, Coorrer, H. S. Fenrore, Coorrer, ‘THEODORE, Corsetr, Mrs. Henry L.. CorBIn, AUSTIN, Coruies, Howarp, Connie, C. R., Costain, Evcene H., Coster, Epwarp Livinesron, Cowpin, WINTHROP, *Cowres, Davin S., *Cox, Cuartes F., Cox, JENNINGS 5S., Crampton, Pror. Henry E., Cranvbatt, Ler S., *CRANE, JONATHAN H., Crane, Mrs. JonarnHan H., CravatH, Mrs. Paut D., Crawrorp, WILLIAM, Craven, Dr. Gustav A., Crocker, Wittiam P., CroMweELt, FREDERIC, CrRoMWELL, JAMES W., CroMWwELL, Lincoun, Crossy, MaunseEtt S., Cross, Mrs. C. VANDERBILT, ‘Cross, Grorce D., Cross, W. Repmonp, Crosstey, G. REGINALD, CRUICKSHANK, JAMES, CuNNINGHAM, W. DEL., Curren, EH; Cusuine, Harry A., CusHman, Mrs. James S., Curter, Rateu L., Currine, R. Furton, *Currinc, W. Bayarp, Currinc, Mrs. W. Bayarp, Cuyirr, Mrs. C. C., Cuvier, Miss Ereanor bDEG., Daitey, GRanviILLe F., Datry, Mrs. Marcus, *Damon, Wittiam E., Dana, Cuartes A., Dana, Pauvt, Darpbs, Cartes A., Davenvort, Dr. Cuartes B., Davenport, Mrs. Ira, Davince, Witi1am H., Davies, Frepertck M., Davigs, J. CLARENCE, Davies, JULIEN TAPPAN, Davis, Danie, A., Davis, GHERARDT, Davis, How1Lanp, Davis, Josepn P., Davis, Morcan, Davison, CHARLES STEWART, Davison, Miss Exra H., Davison, Georce Howarp, Davison, Mrs. Henry P., Day, ArrHuR M., Day, Mrs. Henry Mirts, Drawn, Dr. Basurorp, DeCopret, Henry, Dereves, Ricuarp, pEForrsr, Miss CaroLine, DeForest, Rosert W., Drcener, J. F., DeGorcourta, A. V., DEGRAFFENRIED, Baroness R., DrKkiyn, Be F., DeLaFrieLp, Frepericx P., 21 Dexarietp, Miss Juria Livinestron, DELANO, WaRkREN, DreLanoy, Witiram C., pELAuGIER-VILLARS, COUNTESS, Demarest, Mrs. WarrEN G., peMiruav, Louts Jonn, Demine, L. C., Deremorest, Wm. Curtis, Demorest, Mrs. Wm. Curtis, Drrew, Mrs. Cuauncey M., * Deceased. 22 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DePuy, Henry F., pERuam, Mrs. H. Casrmir, Desparp, Water D., DEVEREUX, Water B., DrVinne, THeopore Low, *DeWirr, Grorce G., DeWirt, Wim G., Dexter, STANLEY W., *Drey, ANTHONY, Deyo, Rosert E., Dicx, Mrs. Evans R., Dicx, J. Henry, Dickerson, E. N., Diren., Georce H., Dient, Jr., Georce H., Dienst, A. P., Dixe, Oscar D., Dimocx, Grorce E., Dixon, TuHeovore P., Dopp, Miss Gerrrupe, Doner, D. Sruart, Doner, Miss Exvizasernr W., Dopncr, Miss Grace H., *Dommericu, L. F., Donatp, Miss Anna E., Doremus, F. S., Dovueuas, JAMEs, Doveras, Wititiam H., Douciass, ALFRED, Down, Josern, Down, Mrs. Josernu, Downey, Joun I., Dows, Jr., Mrs. Davin, Dows, Tracy, DrakENFIELD, B. FERDINAND, Draper, Dr. Witiiam K., Drayton, J. CoLEMAN, Dnraz, FRANCIs, Drexet, Mrs. Jonn R., Droescuer, S. R., Drummonp, I. Wyman, Duane, Ricuarp Bacue, DuBois, Dr. Marruew B., JuEL, Dr. Antuur B., Durr, Mrs. Jonn BEVERLEY, Duties, Jr., WILLIAM, Duncan, Mrs. Joun P., DuNCAN, STUART, *Duncan, W. Butter, Dunpas, Ratpu Worts, Dunuam, Dr. Carrot, Dunuam, Mrs. G. H., Dunn, GANo, Duryea, Mrs. H. B., Durcuer, WILLIAM, DuVat, Mrs. Horace C., Dwicut, Mrs. Enmunp, Dwicut, Jonn K., Eames, JoHN C., Eastman, Miss Anne K., Easton, Cuarres Puiripe, Eaton, Mrs. Freperick H., Exspine, A. H., - Ecxstre1n, Grorce, Enear, D., Epcar, Herman L. R., Enear, Mrs. J. Crirron, Epcetxt, Grorce S., Epmonps, Joun W., Ecer, THeopor G., Ecerton, M., KeceEtine, Orro, Erouirz, Rozserr James, Erers, Cart, Exsers, Mrs. Frrrz, YLDRIDGE, FRepertIcK L., ELpripce, Wi1t11am T., Euis, Witti1aMm D., Exztswortu, Duncan S., Evtsworru, J. M., Eiiswortu, Lincoxn, EMANUEL, JR., Ji. El, Emmet, C. TEMPLE, Emmet, Miss Lyopra F., Emmet, Rospert Tempte, Ewnopricorr, Roserr, Eno, JoHN CHESTER, Erpston, R., ErpmMann, Martin, Erriincer, Louts, {USTIs, JOHN E., Evans, Mrs. D. W., Evans, Ricuarp, Evarts, A. W., KiXvarts, Miss Mary, Evarts, SHERMAN, EvEeLanp, Frank, Everett, A. L., Fapprt, ALESSANDRO, Fassri, Ernesto G., Fapsrt, Mrs. Ernesto G., Fannestrock, Harris C., Faunestrocx, Mrs. SNowpen, Fannestock, WILLIAM, Farrpanks, Henry P., Farrcuitp, Mrs. C. S., Fartx, Gustav, Farts, Mrs. De Wirt Crinton,, Farco, JaMEs C., Fartey, Cotvin, Farnuam, PavuLpine, Farrevzty, T. CHartes, Farrincton, Harvey, Fay, Francis B., Frettows, Wm. Gorpvon, FENNELL, Grorce W., * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH I'ercuson, Harry L., Frercuson, Rev. Henry, Ierris, Hersert W., Freuss, Capt. ANDREW W., FreustmMann, Lron P., Iiretp, Mrs. Avueusrus B., Fiero, Wittiam B. Oscoon, Frecp, Mrs. Witziam B. Oscoop, Fietp, Mrs. Witiiam H.,, Frieip1nc, Georce T., Fincke, Mrs. REGINALD, Fiscuer, Wittiam H., Miser, WW. Gi Fisk, DanieLt M., Fracier, Harry Harkness, FLannery, Mrs. Josery A., Fuint, Jr., Austin, F'Lower, Frepericxk S., Four, Franz, Fouiterr, Ricuarp E., Foot, James D., Foran, GrorGeE J., Forp, Miss Lesra, Forpyce, JouHn A., Foster, Enywarp W., Foster, Giraup, Foster, J. HeGeman, Foster, Macoms G., losrer, Scort, Fow rer, Mrs. ANDERSON, Fow er, Jr., Master Cruar es, Fowrer, Harorp, Fowter, THomas Powett, *Fratey, JoHN U., Frank, Louis, Fraser, ALEX. J., Fraser, Atex. V., Fraser, Mrs. Georce S., Fraser, Miss J. K., T’raser, Miss S. Grace, Fraser, Witiram C., FREEMAN, Miss GeErrrupbe, Frees, Joun F., Frencu, Dr. CEcit, Frencu, Daniet C., Frencu, Mrs. Joun, Friep, Samson, Fries, Dr. Haron H., Frissetu, A. S., Frosr, Aaron V., Fuupa, Dr. CLeMENs, Fourier, Cuartes D., Futter, Mrs. KuGene, Funke, EKpmunp A., Furniss, Miss CLEMENTINA, Gatnes, JoHN M., GALLATIN, ALBERT, GALLATIN, GOELET, ANNUAL REPORT ae Gatiatin, Mrs. GoEtet, Gattaway, Merritt W., Garrett, JoHN W.,, Gaunt, JAMES, Gautier, Dupiey G., Gay, JoserH l.., Geer, Mrs. WaAtteR, GrISENHEIMER, ‘THEODORE, Getgacu, Dr. R. WitiiaM, Gerrisu, JouNn Brown, Gerry, Peter G., GerstLe, Epwarp G., GIANINI, CHartrs A., GILBERT, CLINTON, Giuutespic, Roserr McM., GitsEy, JR., HENRY, GLAZIER, HENRY S., Guyn, W. E., GoapBy, W. H., Gopparp, Mrs. I. Norron, Gopparp, Frepreric N., Goprrey, Mrs. E. D., GOLDMANN, JULIUS, GotpscumipT, S. A., GooprveE, Cuartes E., Goopuve, Mrs. S. C., Gooprince, Mrs. F. G.,, , Goopwin, Georce B., Goopwin, Mrs. J. J., GorrHeLr, CHARLES, Gorruetr, Herman, GorrHoLp, FREDERIC, Goutp, Crartes A., Goutp, CuHares W,, GouLp, Epvwin, Grauam, Mrs. Rozertr D., *Grant, R.'S.; Graves, GeorGe Cor, Graves, Jr., Henry, Gray, Henry G., Greerr, Ernest F., GREENOUGH, JOHN, Greenovucu, Mrs. Jonn, *GreENWoop, Isaac J., GrEENWoop, J. WM. GREER, CHARLES, Greer, WittiaM A., Grecory, Dr. Wittiam K., Grirrin, Mrs. Witiiam P., GrirritH, Miss Marcarette E., GrirrirH, Miss Susan D., GRrINNELL, E. Morcan, Griscom, Jr., CLEMENT A., GRISWOLD, CHESTER, GriswoLp, GEORGE, Gross, Frank, GUGGENHEIM, SIMON, Gutiiver, Mrs. W. C.. * Deceased. 24 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY x GURNEE, WALTER Haicut, CHARLES Haines, Cuartes D., Hace, JoHn D., [ATT PAC Cs Hatt, ArtHur H., Harn, Prank I.; Hatt, THomas C., Hattock, CHaries P., Hatts, Jr., WiLiiaM, Hatsey, Hersert Drake, *Hartstreap, Miss L. P., Hamerstrey, Miss C. L., Hamerstey, Louris Gorpon, Hamirtton, Miss ADELAIDE, Hiamitton, Miss EnizasperH STEWART, Hamirron, Mrs. WiirtaAm Prerson, Hammonp, James B., Hammonpn, Mrs. Joun Henry, Hammronn, Ocpen H., Hance, Jonn A., Hansrorp, M. M., HaNsSMANN, Cart A., Harseck, Cuartts T., Harp, Anson W., *Harp, Mrs. Anson W., HarpensercH, T. E., Harmon, Mrs. Crirrorp, Harrer, Laruror C., Harriman, Mrs. J. ARrDEN, Harriman, Mrs. J. Borpen, Harris, Mrs. Arserr H.,, Harrison, Francis Burton, Harrsuorne, J. M., Harvey, Et, HaAssLACHERr, JACOB, Hastines, Mrs. Tuomas, HavemMeryer, JRr., F. C., HaveMever, Jr., H. O., Havemeyer, J. C., HavemMeyer, IT. A., Haven, Jr., GEorce G., Haven, J. Woopwarp, Havens, ALBERT G., Hawe, Marrnuew, Haves, Mrs. R. Tomers. Haynes, Witrtam DeForest, Hecker, Dr. ANTON J., Hecxscner, Mrs. Avucust, Hepcrs, Jos E., *Hriman, ABRAHAM. Herman, E., Heintz, JouHn C., *HEITEMEYER, CLEMENS, HeEencKEN, Hancke, *Hennpricxs, FRANCTs, Hernestier, Louis. Hennine, Emin F., S., Ses Hennine, H., Hepspurn, A. Barron, Herpurn, Mrs A. Barron, HerMANN, Bernarp F., HERMANN, FERDINAND, Herrick, Haron, “Herrman, Mrs. Esruer, Herrer, Mrs. ALBerr?, Herter, Mrs. Curistran A., Hess, SELMAR, Hewirr, Mrs. Asram S., Hewirr, Herserr H., Hlexamer, A. P., Hitt, E. B., Hitt, Franx B., Hitt, Roser C., Hints, Dr. Atrrep K., HincumMan, WALTER, Hirscu, Cartes S., Hircucock, Frank R., Hocuscuitp, BertTHorp, Hor, Mrs. Roserrt, HorrMan, Crarres FREDERICK, *Horrman, Mrs. E. A., Horrman, Miss M. U., Hoce, James A., Horsroox, Mrs. Epwarp, Horsroox, Mrs. F. S., Hotpen, Epwin R., Hotimms, Henry B., *Ho.uster, Wm. H., Hott, Henry, Tourer, Mrs. Ei. O., Homes, Henry F., Hooxer, Dr. Ransom S., Hoorey, Epwin S., Hoppin, Miss Frances, foppin, Hamuitron L., Horrin, Jr., Wittman W., Hornapay, Mrs. J. C., Hosxier, H. C., Horcuxin, W. B., Howe, Wrrr, Jeloyaoine, Ab5 VANS Howtanp, Henry E.., Howtanp, Mrs. Henry E., Hoyr, CoieGate, Hoyt, Mrs. Concare, “Hoyt, Goorn, Hoyt, Mrs. Henry R., Hoyr, Mrs. Jr&sse, Hoyt, Joun S., Hoyt, Watter S., : Hunmrnureys, Mrs. Enwarp WatsH, Hunn, Arrior B., Hunt, Mrs. Crartes WARREN, Hunt, Mrs. Lric#, Huntinctron, Mrs. Arcuer M., * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 25 Huntineron, Miss Mary C., Huntinctron, Mrs. Roserr P., Huntman, Rev. Gerarp H., Hurret, J. Curisropuer G., *Houriaur, Franx M., Hussey, Wittiam H., Hustrep, Miss M. KaryHarine, Hiusrep, Jr., Seymour L., Hurcnins, Aucustus SCHELL, Hurcuinson, Cary T., Hutter, Kart, Eiuyvier, C. D.; Huyvner, F. D., Hype, Mrs. A. Firumore, Hype, Avcusrus L., Hype, B. T. Bassrrt, Hype, Mrs. Crarence M., Hype, Dr. Krepertck E., Hype, W. Trustow, Hype, Mrs. Wir11am H., GAMES) lee, Incues, Grorce B., Irons, Henry C., Irvin, Mrs. Ricwarp, IsELIN, Jr., ADRIAN, Isextin, C. O’DoNNELL, IsexIn, C. OLIver, Isrt1n, Miss GerorGIne, IseLIN, JoHN H,, Isenin, Miss Louise M., Isetin, Wittiam E., Iserin, Mrs. Witztiam E., IsexiIn, Wittiam O’DoNNELL, IsHam, Cuartes B., IsHamM, SAMUEL, Jackson, Dr. Georce ‘T'HoMAs, *Jacxson, R. G., Jackson, R. Hatsey, JACKSON, SAMUEL MacautLey, JACOB, LAWRENCE, Jacosr, Dr. A., Jacosus, JoHN S., JACQUELIN, Hersert T. B., James, Artrirur CurRTISss. Jamus, Dr. Roperrt C., James, Mrs. Watter B., *JANEWAY, Dr. Epwarp G., Jarvis, Mrs. S. M., JENKINS, Mrs. Heten H., JENKINS, Wit1tiAm B., JENNINGS, FRepdERICK B., JENNINGS, Puitanver R., JENNINGS, SIDNEY J., JENNINGS, WALTER, Jesup, Ricuarp M., JoHNEs, Witt1am Fourxke, Jounson, F. Corr, Jounson, Guy B., Jounston, J. Herserr, JOHNSTON, WILLIAM J., *JoLINE, ADRIAN Horrman, Jones, Mrs. A. Mason, Jones, Miss Beatrix, Jones, Mrs. CapwaLaber, JoNES, Dwicut A., Jones, H. Botron, Jones, Lewis Q., Jones, TOWNSEND, Junson, Els I, Kaun, Louts, Kaun, Orro H., Kann, Dr. Ropert J., KamMeEna«a, Wittiam L., Kane, Mrs. DeLancey, Kane, Miss Louisa Lanepon, Kast, Dr. Lupwie, Kautz-EuLenserc, Miss P. R., Kean, Mrs. Hamittron F isu, Kean, Hamitton ‘T., Keecu, Franx B., KEELER, Mrs. C. B., KEeetinc, Mrs. Wuerpon, Keren, Franx H., KeriL, Henry F., Ikettoce, Mrs. Cruarves, *KELLY, EUGENE, ; Kertity, Horace R., Kemp, Arruvur T., KENNEDY, EKpwarp G., KENNEDY, Mrs. Jomun Srewart, Kent, Epwin C., Keppet, Davin, “KEPPEL, I’REDERICK, Kernan, Mrs. Watrer N., KruFFret, W. G., KKeyser, Mrs. SaAmMvuet, KaippER, JAMES HarHaway, Kimpatt, Atrrep R., Kine, Avcustrus F., Kine, Brverty S., Kine, Miss Erne , Kine. Mrs. J. Howarop, Kine, James Gore, Kine, Mrs. Leroy, Kinestanp, Mrs. Wittiam M., KiNNEY, Morris, KINNEY, WARREN, Kinnicurt, Dr. Francis P., Kap. W. Rutorr, Kitcuine, Frank W., KITTREDGE, SAMUEL Dana, Kitz, Josern, Kiaw, Marc, *Kier, BENJAMIN, * Deceased. 26 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Knapp, Mrs. JosepH PAtmer, Kynicut, Cuartes R., KNoepLeR, Rotanp F., Korenter, H. C., KoHLMAN, CHARLES, Kontsaat, Miss Enrrn M., Kors, FREDERICK, Kors, Jr., Georce C., Kors, Gustave F., Krecu, Mrs. Arvin W., Kremer, Wiri1am N., Kremer, Mrs. Wittiam N., KrunscHEm, C. D., Kuempe.t, Max, Kunuarpt, Henry R., Kuser, JoHN Dryden, KuseEr, JoHN L., Kurrrorr, Apo, Lacomsr, Hon. EK. HENry, Laprensurc, Mrs. Anpotr S., Lacar, Dr. GEorGE, LAIMBEER, JR., JOHN, Laine, Enear H., Lampert, Dr. A. V. S., Lampert, Dr. ALEXANDER, LamsBert, Dr. Samvuet W., Lamont, Mrs. THomas WILLIAM, Lanpon, Mrs. E. H., Lanpon, Francis G., LANE, Epwarp V. Z., LANE, JAMES WARREN, Lane, Wotcott G., Lancpon, Jr., Woopnsury G., Lance, Miss Carmen, IWANIGE sls ILANGELOTEH, Ji. LANGMANN, Dr. Gustav, Lanier, Mrs. James F.: D., LarHam, Mrs. JoHN J., Larrinc, Cuartes P., Lavupaver, I. N., -Laurerbacn, Mrs. LAWRENCE, JoHN BuRLING, LAWRENCE, JOHN L., T.awrEeNCcE, Newsorp T., LawreENCE, TOWNSEND, LAWRENCE, W. V., *TAWRENCE, WattTeR Bowen, LEARNED, WALTER, Lepiic, Grorce, Lepoux, Dr. Arsert R., Lepyarp, Enear M., Lepyarp, Mrs. Lewis C., Lee, Pror. Freperic S., Lee, Mrs. Freperic S., Ler, J. Bowers, Lee, Wittiam H. L., Lerrerts, MarsHatt C., Lrumatrr, James M., LELAND, WILFRED C., Iesmer, A. 1., Lesiir, WARREN, LETKEMANN, H. V., Lrvy, EMANUEL, Lewis, Mrs. Aveust, Lewis, Frepertc Ex.iorr, Lewis, Percy Pyne, Lewis, Dr. WiLtiam J,, LewisoHN, ADOLPH, Lizser, Hueco, Lincotn, Lowe tt, Lircurietp, E. Huserr,, Lircurierp, Enwarp H., Livincsron, WiL11AM S., LOBENSTINE, WILLIAM C., Lockwoop, Ernest M., Locxwoop, Dr. Georce R., Locan, FrRanxK J., Loomis, Guy, Lorp, Mrs. Georce DeForest, Low, Eruersert Ive, Lowe, WILLIAM, Lower, Miss Cartorra Russetr, LoweEtL, James B., Lownopts, D.D., Tue Rev. Arruur, Lucas, Dr. Freperic A., Luce, Mrs. Harry J., LUCHSINGER, JACQUES, LupEKE, A., Luptow, Rear-Apmirat NicoLt, Lueper, A., Lummis, Miss Exiza O’B., Lusk, Pror. Granam, LurrceNn, WALTHER, Lyman, Frank, Lyon, Emory S., MacrarLANE, WALLACE, MacVeicu, Cuartes S., McALEENAN, JOSEPH, McAtuprin. Mrs. Cuartes W., McAtrin, Jr., Mrs. D. Hunter, McAtprn, Georce L., McBurney, Cuartes I., McCace, Louis B., McCoon, Miss Eprrn, MeCutton, J. 8., McCurcHeon, JAMES, McGuire, Josepu H., McKeever, J. LAwRrENCE, McKim, Joun A., McKim, Leroy, Mckinney, Gren Forp, McLant, THomas L., * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 2, McLean, MarsHatt, McMurtry, G., MeWitutaMs, Dantet W., Macy, Grorce H., Macer, JOHN, Macer, F. Rosert, *Mauonry, Miss Heten F., McLeEan, JAMES, Mate, Francis S., Matt, PIerre, Maut, Mrs. Pierre, Manice, Mrs. WiLtiaM, Mann, Wittiam DALTON, Mawnsrietp, Howarp, Maptrs, Jr., DANIEL, Mapes, Ernest S., Marsury, Miss EvizABetH, Marcus, Grorce E., Marxoe, Dr. J. W., Marino, Atrrep E., Marsm, C. P:; Marsuary, Cruarves H., Marston, Epwin S., Martin, Jr., BRADLEY, Martrn, Howarp T., Martin, JOHN S., *Martrin, Wittiam R. H., Martinez, Micurer R., Mason, WILLIAM, Masten, Arruur H., Masters, Miss, Marnews, THoMAs, Marrnew, Dr. W. D., Maxwe.t, Ropert, Mayer, JESSE, Mayer, JOHN, Mayer, Mrs. Josepu B., {aynarpD, Durr G., Maywnarp, Mrs. Water E., Merxer, Henry E., Menut, Henry, Metien, Cruartes S., Merritr, Henry C., Mercatre, Carprain Henry, Meyer, CHARLES, Meyer, Dr. Georce W., Meyer, Miss Hetotrse, Meyrowitz, Eni B., Mirpanxk, ArBert J., Mirpurn, Joun G., Mitier, Mrs. Cuartes E., Miiier, Roswe tt, Mittet, Mrs. F. D., MILLIKEN, S. M., ~ Miris, ABraHam G.,, Mitts, ANDREW, Mitmine, C. E., Morrat, Greorce Barcriay, Montant, ALPHONSE, MontTGoMeEryY, CARLETON, Montcomery, Ricuarp M., Moore, Casimir vER., Moore, Jr., CHARLES ARTHUR, Moore, Miss Fairn, Moore, Miss K. 1., Moorueap, Horace R., MoraweEtz, VICTOR, Morcan, Miss Anne T., Morcan, Miss C. L., Morean, Epwin D., *Morcan, Grorce H., Morcan, Mrs. J. B., Morcan, Mrs. J. PIERPONT, MorcGan, JuNIUS S., Morcan, Mrs. Junius S., Morcan, Pror. Tuomas H., Morcan, Wm. FELLowEs, Morcan, Jr., Wm. Forses, Morris, Dave H., =Morris, JoHN JACOB, Morris, Dr. Lewis RurHerrurn, Mortimer, RicHarp, Morton, A. L., Morton, Mrs. Henry SAMUEL, Mostze, A. Henry, Morr, Henry C., Morr, Joun Bowne, Mort, Mrs. VALENTINE, Mvuetter, Cuartes F., Muutrevp, Franx J., MuLier, WILLIAM, Munroe, Henry W., Morcatroyp, JonHn, Morray, Miss Louisr, Myers, Witziam S., Narceti, Rosert, Neirson, Dr. Howarp 5., NEILsoN, WALLACE Piatt, Netson, James W., NeEsMITH, JAMES, *NEuMER, FERDINAND, Neumorcen, M. L., NEuMOEGEN, Mrs. M. L., Newman, Hwvco, Nicuors, Acosta, Nicuots, JoHn W. T., Nires, Ropert L., Nosie, ALFRED, Norri, Grorce B., Norton, Grorce F., Noyes, Mrs. Henry D., * Deceased. 28 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OBERMAYER, CHARLES J., OLCONNELE Rei dels OFFERMAN, JOHN, QcpeNn, Cuartes W., Oumets, JOHN, Oumets, P. M., Oxcorr, 2np, DuDLEy, Ouin, Mrs. StepuHen H., OCLyPHANT, Rospert, OtypHant, Ropertr M., Onavavia, JoHN VICTOR, Orpycxe, Leonarp E., OprrnuHyYM, GEORGE J., Orpway, SAMUEL H., O’ Rourke, JouHn F., Osporn, Mrs. Henry Farrrrerp, Cspurn, Dr. Raymonp C., OurersrinGe, Dr. Pavt, Owen, Henry E., Pacxarp, Mrs. E. Winstow, Pace, Witnram H., Painter, Dr. H. McM., FALMER, S. S., Parmer, Dr des. Parisu, WaAtNwriGHr, Farker, WintTnrop, Parpart, Wittiam E., Parsons, Epwin, Parsons, Mrs. Enwin, Parsons, Miss Grertrupde, Parsons, H. DEB., Parsons, JoHN E., Parsons, Miss Mary, Parsons, Wittiam Barczuay, Parsons, Witiiam H., Partrince, Enwarp L., Paterson, R. W., Patterson, HeNry Stuart, PAaun, JOEN J: Payne, Mrs. Henry W., PEABODY, STEPHEN, Pearson, F. S., Pearson, Mrs. Frepericx, Praster, Miss F. Ranpoipn, Prcx, Leicester O., PELL, STEPHEN H. P., PENDLETON, FRANCIS Key, PeNroip, EnpMuNp, *PENFOLD, Wittiam Hatt, RERcivyaq, le. ASD: Prrkins, Rosert P., Perry, Witiiam A., Perer, Emit, Peters, Samuct T., Perers, Witttam Ricumonp, Vrrirrer, Grorce, Prizer, Jr., Cuar.es, Puerps, Mrs. AnseEt, Puetrs, Dr. Governeur M., Puitiies. Wittiam W.,, PickHarpt, Cart, Pret, Gorrrrien, Pret, Micwact, Prerce, Henry Cray, PIERREPONT, Miss ANNA JAy, PrerrREPoNT, R. SruyveEsant, Pierson, Gen. J. FRrep, Pics, Re We, Pincnor, GrirrorD, Pratt, Cuartes H., Pratt, Franx H., leamNabuoasis ley Mes Praur, ALBERT, Piympron, Gitpert M., Potx, Dr. Wit1iam M., PottocKx, Grorce E., Pomroy, Mrs. H. K., Poor, Henry V., Pore, Miss, Pore, FrepERIcK W., orn, Gab: Porter, CLARENCE, Porter, Horace, Porter, Witi1am L., Post, Asram S., Post, Mrs. Cuartes ALFRED, Post, Epwarp C., Post, Jr., Georce B., Porrer, Miss Brancue, Porrer, Epwarp CrLarxkson, Porrrer, FREDERICK, Porrer, R. Burnsive, Porrer, Mrs. R. Burnsipe, Porrs, Witt1am Brevoort, Poucnun, A. B., Prarr, Georce D., Pratt, JoHN T., Pratt, Mrs. JonHn T., PRENTICE, JoHN Hitt, Prentiss, Miss Hennrterra, Press, IT. CuHannon, Preston, VERYL, Prime, Miss Cornetta, Prince, Epnwarp S., Prince, Pror. J. DyYNELEy, Procrrr, WILLIAM, Procror, Wm. Ross, Pryer, CHARLES, Puirzer, Mrs. Josery, Putnam, J. BisHop, Putnam, Witiiam A., *Pyte, James ToLMan, Pyne, Mrs. M. Taytor, * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 20 FYynrE, 2np, Percy R., QuintarD, Dr. Enwarp, Raprorp, Harry V., RANDALL, Frank E., RanpotpH, EpmMunp D., RANDOLPH, WILLIAM W., Ranrr, Riciarp, Rapatto, Epwarp S., Rascovar, JAMES, Rasmus, W., Rasmus, W. T., Ratruporne, Ricuarp C., Raucu, WILLIAM, Reap, Wiuu11am A., RepmMonp, Miss E., Repmonv, Mrs. Henry S., Rerp, Joun, Reip, Mrs. Ocpen Mitts, Remmer, Orro EUGENE, REIN CEE, EE, Ac; Rrinuarpr, Greorce N., Remsen, CHartes, Rrynoups, E. B., tHETT, Miss Firorunce, RHINELANDER, Cuartes E., RHINELANDER, FREDERIC W., RHINELANDER, Putt, Ruoapves, Mrs. Joun H., tice, Miss Mixtprep G., Rice, Mrs. Wit1i1aM B., Ricuarp, Epwin A.,, Ricrarp, Miss Ervine, Ricuarps, E. O., LICHARDS, EBEN, Ricuarpson, Mrs. C. Tirrrany, Ripper, Herman, Iuces; Gro. (C. *RIKER, SAMUEL, Rirptry, H. Ditton, RipLtey, JuLiAN A,, tipLEY, Louis A., Rives, Georce L., Rogsprns, CHANDLER, icspBins, Mrs. HELen C., Rogerts, G. 'Vireopore, Roserts, Miss M. M., Ropertson, ALBER?, Rozsertson, Mrs. Fanny P., Rogertson, R. H., Roxprnson, Mrs. Dovuetas, Roxzinson, Epwarp, Rogsinson, Enz K., Rosinson, G. H., Roginson, Miss Pautine, Rogison, WiILiiam, Rockwoop, Wirti1am H., Ror, Franx O., Rog, Irvine L., Roe_Ker, ALFRED, Rogers, E. L., Rocers, Mrs. FrRaNCIs, Rocers, Huserr E., Rocers, James H.,, tocEers, Mrs. Witriam BeEveRLeEy, RoxENBAUGH, Henry S., RoosEvELT, Mrs, JAMES, RoosEvELT, W. EMLEN, Roor, Exiiye, Rossrrer, Arriur W., Kory, Freperick G. R., NOME) le olires RorHwe.u, JAMEs E., Row Lanp, T10Mas, Runyon, Carman R., LUNYON, mk. W,, Ruperti, Justus; LUPPERT, JACOB, Rupprerr, Mrs. Jaco, RusseLtt, ArcuiBpatp D., Rtussett, Dr. Joun F., RUTHVEN, ALEXANDER G., Ryan, J. Di, Rye, ARTHUR, Rye, GRAHAM, Sacxetrr, Miss Gerrruve T., Sacre, Joun H.,, Sampson, Cuartes E., Sanvs, Miss ANNE A., Sanps, Mrs. B. Aymar, Sanps, BenzaMIN AyManr, Sancer, Mrs. Rarpn, SaTrerLeEE, Mrs. H. L., Sauter, Jr., FRep, Sauter, FREDERICK, Scuaar, Hermann, ScuarEFer, ANDREAS F., ScHAEFER, Epwarp C., ScuHarEFer, Henry, ScuHanck, GeorcE E., Somaurs Cy dies ScHAUFFLER, Dr. A. F., ScuauFFLer, Mrs. A. F., ScHEFER, Cart, ScuieEFFeLIN, Mrs. H. M., , ScHIEFFELIN, WILLIAM JAY, Scuirmer, Rupoiten E., ScuHMELZEL, Miss Jane F.., Scumipt, Apvoteu T., Scumipt, F. Lrorotrp, Scumipt, Witi1am H., ScHNABEL, R. A, SCHNIEWIND, F., Scorn, A. EL, Scurac, CHartes A.,, * Deceased. 30 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ScuHREIBER, Louts, *SCHREYVOGEL, CHARLES, Scuuttze, Frep, Scuuyter, Miss Louisa LEE, Scuwarcz, Max M., Scuwarz, Henry F., Scorietp, Miss Marton, Scorr, Donatp, Scorr, Hon. Francis M., Scorr, Franx H., Scorr, WiLL1aAM, Scovitte, Mrs. Joun H., ScovitLe, Roserrt, Scripner, Arruur H., Scripner, Mrs. Cuartes, ScryMsErR, James A.,, SepewicK, Rosgert, Srr, A. B., SELIGMAN, ALFRED L., SELIGMAN, JEFFERSON, Senrr, Mrs. Cuarues H., Seton, ALFRED, SexTon, Lawrence E., SEYBEL, Danie. E., Sapiro, D., Suarpiow, Mrs. Josern, Suaw, Louis AGassiz, SuHeets, Dr. E. A., SHEFFIELD, JAMES R., SHEFFIELD, Mrs. James R., Suetpon, Mrs. CuHar es, SHELDON, Epwarp W., SHELDON, GreorceE R., Suetpon, Witriam C., SHOEMAKER, Henry W., SuurtLerr, Rosweitt Morse, Siptey, Mrs. H. W., Sicxies, Maz.-Gen. Daniet E., SIEGEL, JACOB. Sitteck, Jr., Henry G., SILLEcK, Jr., Mrs. Henry G., SILLIMAN, Harper, Simon, THeovor A., Simons, Miss Cornexia N., Simpson, JOHN W., Sinciatr, Mrs. Jonn, SINGER, ARTHUR J., Sxeet, Dr. Franx D., Sxipmore, Wir11aM L.., Suave, Francis Louvuts, Stauciter, R. B., Stocum, vu. J., Smipr, Mrs. G. L., SMILEY, DANIEL, SMILLIE, Cuartes F., SMILE, James C., Smituiz, Rateny, Smiru, Dr. A. ALEXANDER, SmirH, AUGUSTINE J., Smitu, Mrs. Cuas. S., SmirH, Erskine M., Smitu, Mrs. F. C. W., Smitu, Mrs. F. Horxinson, Smitu, F. M., *Smiru, NATHANIEL S., Smiru, Rosert K., Smiru, Rorann W., Smitu, Dr. SAMveEtL, *Smiru, Witrtr1am ALEXANDER, SmITHERS, CHARLES, Smiruers, F. S., Snow, E. G., Sottmann, E. G., Sorcuon, Mrs. Vicror SPALDING, KEITH, Sparrow, Epwarp W., Spear, Jr., JAMES, SrEeDDEN, Freperic O., *SPENCER, EDWARDS, Speyer, Mrs. James, SprtzNer, Georce W., Svorrorp, Mrs. J. L., Spracue, Mrs. Frank J., Spricc, JupGE CARROLL, Srrinc, Miss Anna R1IkKeER, Spurr, E. W., Sauiss, Dr. Epwarp H., SrarrorD, WitttAmM FREDERICK, SrarrorD, Mrs. Witt1Am FREDERICK, Sranpisu, Mytes, Stanton, JoHN R., Srarr, Louts Morris, Stearns, Louis, StTeBBINs, JAMES H., Strecker, Apam A., Srrece, Mrs. Cartes, Srremn, Mrs. ALexis W., STEINBECK, Epwarp, STEINMETZ, JOHN A., STEPHENS, OLIN J., Stetson, Rev. C. R., Srevens, ALEXANDER H., Stevens, Freperic W., , Stevens, RicHarp, Stevens, Mrs. Ricuarp, Stevens, Tueronosius F., STEWART, JAMES, Stewart, Mrs. Joun B., Srewart, Mrs. Percy Hamirton, Stewart, Witt1aAmM R., Srittman, Mrs. C. C., STILLMAN, JAMEs A., Stimson, Dr. Danter M., * Deceased. SEVENTEENTH StockMANN, Miss Marte F. C., STOECKEL, Cart, Stokes, H. B., Stone, Miss ANNIE, Strout, Josernu S., Stow, Grorce G., StranceE, A. B., Straus, H. Grant, Strauss, Frederick, Srreat, JAMES, STreEETER, Jr., D. D., Srronc, Jr., BENJAMIN, Strone, THeron G., Stroocx, Louis S., Sruart, Mrs. Matcoum, Srurces, Miss, Sturces, Henry C., SuLLIVAN, Mrs. James, SUTPHEN, JOHN S., Swenson, Mrs. Enic P., Swenson, S. A., Taber, Miss Mary, Tart, Henry W., Tac, ALBERT, Tatcorr, JAMEs, Tarmace, Mrs. KH. T. H., Tams, Mrs. J. Freperic, TatHam, CHARLES, Tarun, A. H., TaytLor, GEORGE, Taytor, Mrs. Henry Oszorn, Taytor, Henry R., Taytor, Herserr C., Taytor, James B., Taytor, Knox, Taytor, Lioyn, Taytor, Moses, Taytor, STEVENSON, TenneEY, C. H., Terry, Joun T.,, Terry, Jr., Mrs. Joun T., Tuacuer, ARCHIBALD G., TuHacuer, Mrs. Georce W., TuHacuer, THomas, Tuaw, Bensgamin, Tuayer, Mrs. Ezra Riptey, Tuayer, Harry Bares, Tuomas, Dr. Arten M., Tuomas, Mrs. WasHrneron, THompson, Mrs. J. Topuunter, TuorneE, Mrs. Epwin, THORNE, JONATHAN, Tuorne, Mrs. JoNATHAN, TuHorNeE, Newserry D.,, Tuorne, Mrs. SAMUEL, TroRNE, W. V. S., TuorneE, Mrs. W. V. S., ANNUAL REPORT dl *TuHorp, W. Epwin, TirFany, Louis C., Tittey, Grorce D., Titton, Josepm W., Timken, J. Henry, TIMMERMANN, Hewry G., ‘limpson, JAMES, Top, J. KenNeEpDy, Topp; Ets El; Toter, Mrs. Virginia W.. Tomsy, BorGreort, TonNELE, Mrs. Joun N., TousEY, WILLIAM, Townsenpb, Miss Amy C., Townsenn, Mrs. E. M., ‘COWNSEND, Epwin S., ‘TOWNSEND, Howanp, ‘TowNsEND, Isaac, ‘TOWNSEND, J. Henry, *TOWNSHEND, JOHN, Tows, Cor Downine, ‘TrowsprinGe, Ireperic K., ‘TrRowsripce, Miss Loutse A., TucKERMAN, ALFRED, TucKERMAN, Paut, "TURNBULL, ARTHUR, ‘LurnBuLL, Mrs. Ramsay, ‘;.urNuRE, Mrs. Arruur, Turnure, Georce E., Tutte, Dr. G. M., Tweppett, Wittiam H., Tween, Mrs. Cuartes H., Twinine,, E. S., Unperwoop, Wititiam Lyman, Upmann, Cart, VALENTINE, Mrs. Parricx A., VALENTINE, Dr. Witiiam A.,, Van Bevuren, Jr., Frepertcx T., Van Beuren, M. M., Van Cortitanpt, AvucGustus, VANDERBILT, ALFRED G., VANDERPOEL, Mrs. JoHN A., VAN DER SMISSEN, Dr. G. J., Van Empuren, D. B., Van Incen, Mrs. E. H., Van Incen, Mrs. Epwarp, Van Nostranp, B. T., Van SINDEREN, Howarp, Van WINKLE, Encar B., Varcore, Harorp, Vietor, ADOLPH, Vietor, THomas F., VINCENT, FRANK, Vocet, Herman, VONDERMUHL, ALFRED, von Gonvarp, Mrs. ALEXANDER, Von LENGERKE, JUSTUS, * Deceased. 32 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY W ADDINGTON, GEORGE, WacstarFr, C. DuBois, *Warnwricut, J. Howarp, W ALBURN, JOSEPH, Watcorr, Freperic C., Watpon, 8. D., Wares, Epwarp H., Water, Jr., RoBert, Water, Jr. Mrs. Roserr, WatsH, SAMUEL A., Water. Enear, WaLtTeR, Martin, W ANNINGER, CHARLES, Warsourc, Paut M.. Warp, ARTEMAS, Warp, Mrs. GeorGe Capor, *Warp, Henry C.,, WarpNER, Henry STEELE, WARDWELL, ALLEN, Warner, W. E., Warren, wirs. J. Hosarrt, Warren, Luoyn, WATERBURY, Miss, WATERBURY. JOHN L., Watson, CuHartes F., Watson, Rev. J. Henry, *WEATHERBEE, Enywin Ha, Wess, [F’. Ecerron, Wess, Mrs. WiLLiam SEWARD, WEBER, CHARLES, *Weser, Dr. LEoNaArRD, WEEKS, JAMES, Were, Mrs. C. Gouverneur, WELLS, OLIvER J., WENDELL, Evert JANSEN, WENDELL, Mrs. Jacopn, Werner, C. H., WertrHerm, H. P., Wesrover, M. F., Wermore, EpmMunp, WHEELER, Everett P., WueeLer, WALTER S., Wueetock, Mrs. G. G., Waitt, A. M., Wuire, Harorp T., Waite, Horace, Wuite, Jr., JOHN JAY, Wuirer, Leonarp D., Wuitenouse, J. Henry, Wurrenouse, Witiiam F., Wuitinc, Dr. Cuartes A,, Wuittnc, Miss Gerrrune, Wauittock, Mrs. Harry H., W HITMAN, CLARENCE, WHirman, Jr., WILLIAM, Wuirrince, F. W., WickErRSHAM, GerorGE W., Wankrs, E> i. Wit1ets, Joun T., Witirams, Davin, Witttams, Mrs. G. G., Wirtiams, Gerorce L., Wititiams, Mrs. Percy H., Witiiams, R. H.. Witiiams, Jr., Ricwarp H,, Witiiams, THomas, Witirams, Warpron, Wittiams, WILtLtam, Witiramson, Mrs. Butter, Witts, CHarres T., Witson, Prov. Evaunp B., Witson, Georce T., WiInant, FREDERICK, WiIncKELBACH, L. O., WintTerRRoTH, Mas. E. J., Winturop, Ecertron L., WintHRopP, Jr., Ecerton L., WintnHrop, Jr., Mrs. EGerton *Winturorv, Rozvert Duptey, WIsNER, CHARLES, WITHERBEE, FRANK S., Wirrnaus, Dr. RuvorpeH A., Wor, Arruur D., Wotrr, Emit, Woop, ARNOLD, Woop, Ginpert Concpon, Woop, J. WALTER, Woop, Mrs. Jonn D., Woop, Wititiamat’ ConGcpon, Vv oopiuo0useE, J. S., Wooprvurr, Arrert C., Woopwarp, Roserr B., Woopwarp, Sr., Mrs. Wittram, Worcester, WiLrrepd J., Worrart,- PP. B:, Wricut, J. DuNBar, Wricur, Jounn Howarp, Wunoeriicn, H., Wycxorr, Dr. Perrr Brown, Yorkwitz, ALBERT, Youne, A. Murray, Younc, Georce W., ZABRISKIE, ANbDREW C., ZINSSER, AUGUST, Zinsser, Mrs. Avcusr, ZINSSER, JR., AUGUST, Corresponding Members GitFeppER, T. P., Jouwnston, Str Harry H., Le Sover, H. W. Duptey, Sturtevant, Lieut. C. G., * Deceased. [bre SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 33 Summary of Membership Benefactors . eee ff Founders in Perpetuity | 16 Founders= 222.2... Cee A ee et eS Oa 19 ANSSoclate: Mounders: 23... at! 8 Patrons: 2... oe, eens PEO. a ee, ee ne, fe 38 Life Members .................... En eR eee 242 AmmUa les Wiembers face > We en Fett eo te ee 1,598 Honorary and Corresponding Members _. eae 14 1,942 Oualifications for Regular Membership Annual Members ....$ 10 Associate Founders. $2,500 Life Members.................... 200: “Founders 22, B000 Patrons 2. See 1,000 Founders in Perpetuity... 10,000 Benefactors. 24.22 = ..$25,000 Form of Geyuest I do hereby give and bequeath to the “NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY,” of the City of New York, .............. AMVIAV FHHUNLINA GNV WIDVH REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. HE Executive Committee respectfully submit the following report to the Board of Managers for the year 1912: It is the sad duty of the Committee to announce the death of Mr. Hugh J. Chisholm, a member of the Board of Managers, on July 8th, 1912. Mr. Chisholm was one of the earliest of our Managers to give his interest and sympathy to the Society. He became a Patron on December 13, 1899; a Founder on January 4, 1912, a member of the Board of Managers on January 9, 1900, and remained an active and interested mem- ber until his death. The Executive Committee adopted a resolu- tion which will appear at the end of this report. MEMBERSHIP. The membership of the Society on January 1, 1913, shows a slight increase during the year, and is as follows: TOME A CUORS he Me ee ee *. 7 Hounders: im Perpetuity: ...2.50.0 8 ees 16 Rounders: =. a Sa i etn Be ges nt 19 INSSOCIALC HH OUNCELS, fe... ete! are Ae Bo 8 Patrons 2... ee ee ne ee ee 38 kakee Members)... .e Sol LAS, , Oh. De eae ee aie Rm 242 NaN NVC TIADCRS 2. as See eke 1,598 Honorary and Corresponding Members... 14 MotalyeiGiAe ee a REL eA ee = Ee o42 otal, WOU tee ee ee Pee See G OZ The increase is larger than would appear from the above, owing to the fact that the actual number was depleted by the dropping of 57 annual members, who were heavily in arrears and have been carried on the books for several years. During the coming year our active campaign for members will be renewed, and with the assistance of the Ladies Auxiliary it is hoped that substantial additions to our membership can be made. Ina great city of this size there must be public spirited citizens who will appreciate the advantages accruing to mem- bership, especially in connection with the new Administration 36 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Building, which has greatly added to the comfort of members visiting the Park. We deeply regret to report that we have lost through death during the year, forty-six of our Annual Members and the fol- lowing Life Members: Frank S. Bond, Peter Doelger, George Egleston Dodge, Ben-Ali H. Lounsbery and Edward Russ. ATTENDANCE, PARK AND AQUARIUM. The attendance at the Aquarium for the year 1912 was 2,144,355, an increase of 132,811 over the year 1911. The at- tendance at the Park for the year 1912 was 1,708,455, an increase of 226,550 over the year 1911. This increase in the attendance for the year 1912 is almost 100,000 in excess of any previous figures. The attendance at these two institutions, taken together, shows that the cost to the City of New York for maintenance, is at the rate of about 6 cents per person. ENDOW MENT FUND. On January 1, 1912, the Endowment Fund amounted to $284,862, and during the year the following subscriptions were received: Wd wand ou HlankQessr i. tik ere a eee $5,000 Estate of Edward Russ, deceased ewes 5,000 iaitesMembersiip tees) 2a) 2 ee ees 2,800 The total endowment on December 31, 1912, amounted to $297,662. This fund has been invested by the Treasurer at a net rate of income of 4.487%. A list of the securities is set forth in detail in the report of the Treasurer. During the year 1912 the sum of $30,386.33 has been invested by the Treasurer in the following bonds: $20,000 Milwaukee, Sparta & Northwestern, first mortgage 4% bonds. 12,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound, 4% first mort- gage bonds. 1,000 N. Y. L. & W. Terminal 4% bonds— leaving a small balance uninvested of $1,226.52. During the year 1913 your Committee intend to make an effort to increase this fund to half a million, so as to provide additional income for the general purposes of the Society, which is now, and always has been, the weak point in its finances. This year is the last during which the Sustaining Member- ships are available, and as this has netted us $3,000 yearly dur- SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT om ing the last four years, its loss will be greatly felt by the Income Account, unless additional interest is available from the En- dowment Fund. There are one or two bequests which will become available during the year, notably one from the estate of the late Henry Iden, in the amount of $10,000, as well as possibly an addi- tional $5,000 from the estate of the late Edward Russ. It is hoped that the members of the Society will do what they can to secure subscriptions or bequests to the Endowment Fund. The total amount of our endowment remains ridicu- lously small for a Society with such heavy burdens as the New York Zoological Society, and the efficiency of the Society in matters of general conservation of wild life would be greatly enhanced if it had available a substantial sum for such objects. ACCOUNTS. On January Ist, 1912, the various balances to the credit of the Society in the Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company were consolidated into a single uniform account, which greatly sim- plified the bookkeeping system. This new arrangement has worked very satisfactorily during the year. The accounts for 1912 are being audited by Messrs. Mar- wick, Mitchell, Peat and Company, whose printed report will be attached hereto, immediately following the report of the Treasurer. The Privilege Accounts have also been thoroughly audited and found correct in every respect. All the accounts of the Society close the year with credit balances, with the exception of the fund for the National Col- lection of Heads and Horns, which has been overdrawn. The balances are as follows: Endowment Fund: 2.20.5 2020..2 Pe eet On nak Sue PILZZ6.52 Plo aaVe UNG 2 eee ea ee SS te 320.69 Caroline Phelps Stokes’ Bird Fund..........000000000000000.......... 116.69 Income: Account 0 $7,394.59 Endowment Fund Income Account... 3,806.07 ee ile O0l66 Overdraft: National Coliection of Heads and Horns... $241.00 Income Account.—The balance to the credit of this fund on January 1, 1912 (less invested funds and advance payments 38 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY of Sustaining Membership for 1913) amounted to $10,356.77, made up as follows: ImcomesAccount balance. $ 3,529.83 Endowment Fund Income Account available for transfer to this account... 6,826.94 7 The receipts during 1912 were as follows: Advance payments, Sustaining Mem- | Yenc cH oe 00 be2A Sena meme oS ee epee ee $600.00 Income from Annual Members 15,450.00 Miscellaneoussrecelpts = = a 1,788.80 Sustaining Memberships (not includ- IN? AGVANCE DPAyMENUS) he 2,240.00 Sale of bond in accordance with pro- Visions Of ¢eitt trom. Mr. John PD: Rockefeller: ts as, eee eee ae 990.00 Income from the Endowment Fund dur- ing the year, placed to the credit of the Endowment Fund Income Ac- count, but available for transfer to this; account = WEE Dian REO SS tn CAR OE c7 1247913 33,041.08 43,904.70 The disbursements during 1912 were... ee ee: $10,600.66 Leaving a cash balance on hand December 31, 1912, of $10,600.66, to which should be added advance payments of Sustaining Membership for 1913, $600, making a total balance of $11,200.66, made up as follows: Imcome Accountebalance: 20 e-erce = eee $ 7,894:59 Endowment Fund Income Account balance available for transfer to this account... 3,806.07 $11,200.66 Endowment Fund Income Account.—The Endowment Fund Income Account showed a balance of $6,826.94 on January Ist, 1912. During the year the net income from the Endowment Fund amounted to $12,479.13. $15,500 have been transferred, during the year, from this fund to the regular Income Account of the Society. This is in accordance with the purpose of this SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 39 fund, it being created merely to distinguish income from the Endowment Fund from the income from dues and other sources. This fund is available at all times for transfer to the regular Income Account, and for use in the general work of the Society. The balance on December 31, 1912, amounted to $3,866.07. Stokes’ Bird Fund.—The Stokes’ Bird Fund on January 1, 1912, had a cash balance of $209.88, and during the year there was received income from the Endowment Fund furnished by the late Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes, in the amount of $206.81. The sum of $300 was expended during the year for the protec- tion of wild life, chiefly in the necessary expenses connected with the promoting of the passage of the bill affording Federal protection to migratory birds now before Congress. The bal- ance on December 31, 1912, amounted to $116.69. Library Fund.—The balance to the credit of this fund on January 1, 1912, amounted to $1,081.61. During the year the only credits have been a special subscription of $250 from Mr. Jacob H. Schiff and $20.63 as interest. The charges against this fund, however, amount to $1,031.55, leaving a balance on December 31, 1912, of $320.69. This fund needs immediate attention, the lack of funds being a serious drawback to the increase of the library to a size sufficient for the needs of scientific work in connection with our collections. National Collection of Heads and Horns.—The fund for the National Collection of Heads and Horns opened the year 1912 with a balance of $27.64. To this, during the year, has been added the sum of $183.30, being a special subscription of $100 from Mr. Jacob H. Schiff, interest, and subscriptions from the small list of annual contributors. The charges against this fund, however, aggregate $451.94, leaving a net overdraft of $241 at the close of the year. This is the only fund of the Society which shows an overdraft. Animal Fund.—The receipts for the Animal Fund during the year have been as follows: Received from Special Subscriptions ide eS O00 Received from Sales of Animals... 1,280.00 Received: trom, Park Privileges... 11,923.90 Balance January 1, 1912, (including cash inshnandstoOfiehieh. Clerks) ] 2.2 20 a2 32,945.34 Motalerecenpusngs sews She gare ole acs ee $46,299.24 40) NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Expended for animals during 1912: BUGS 5 ee ee ee ee Ee aO Mammals . ae Ps _ 21,388.86 Reptiles... 1,388.80 Insects. = a en 249.67 Ota 2 = eh Cee $30,499.61 Express and other charges 1,278.58 Travelling and other ex- PENISES, 3.52 es ee 2,810.89 $54,588.58 Balance, December si, 1012 = $11,710.66 Aquarium Privilege Fund.—The balance to the credit of this account on January Ist, 1912, was $936.68. During the year $1,380.50 were received from the sale of publications, etc., and $765.11 expended, leaving a net balance on hand of $1,552.07 on December 31, 1912. Maintenance of the Park.—The money supplied by the City for the maintenance of the Park during 1912, viz.— $182,365—has caused the officers of the Society much concern during the year. This matter becomes more and more serious each year with the increasing cost of supplies. During the summer there was a deficit of $1,000, but by unceasing economy and strenuous efforts this deficit has been marked off, and the year 1912 will close without an appeal to the City authorities for additional maintenance to meet our bills. Maintenance has been provided for the year 1913 in the amount of $191,925—an increase of $9,560 over the year 1912, which is very satisfactory. The increased cost of supplies, however, will make it necessary to conduct the affairs of the Park on the usual economic basis. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the American Mu- seum of Natural History each receive from the City the sum of $200,000 for annual maintenance, and it is hoped that in the immediate future this amount may be appropriated by the City for the maintenance of the Park. Your committee con- sider that the Society is entitled to this full amount because in addition to the feeding, guarding and sheltering of its huge collections, it has the care and development of 200 and more acres of Park land. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Al Maintenance of Aquarium.—The maintenance supplied by the City for the Aquarium during the year 1912 proved ade- quate, and the year will close without a deficit. For the year 1913, however, the City authorities have re- duced the maintenance fund to $47,345.50. With care this fund can no doubt be made to last throughout the year. Aquarium Improvement Fund.—On December 31, 1912, a balance of $344.50 remained to the credit of the Aquarium Improvement Fund. This balance is the same as that carried forward last year, no charge having been made against the fund during the year. Ground Improvement Fund.—On January lst, 1912, there was a balance of $157,991.60 to the credit of the Ground Im- provement Fund, being the balances of the funds appropriated by the City in 1910 and in 1911. On December 31, 1912, the bal- ances to the credit of these two funds were as follows: APPROPRIATION, 1910. Orig. Approp. Balance. Fund for Yak Shelter, Orig. Approp. ee $2,333.00 Transferred from Zebra HoOuseH UNG ees oan 5,183:96. $7,521096 $2528.62 APPROPRIATION, 1911. Orig. Approp. Balance. Zebra House Yards ............ renee ee eae $15,000.00 $7,200.00 Public: Service Building: 2:22 es 30,000.00 477.70 Power Plant. Work shop, etc... 35,000.00 DOTO.25 Winter House for Pelicans and other | ON G0 Us ae tec reece Pee eect cae 5,000.00 Miscellaneous, including planting, fenc- ing, yards, small installations, etce., etc., and other permanent improve- VLOG) ASEAN see ink eR, Cee Rae ee On ne ain 35,000.00 12,875-61 Development of Park east of Bronx River, including one Public Service Pavilion, planting, walks, paths, etc., etc., and other permanent improve- 10 0CE) 11 SE? poePese om eet ou ashy ORE SA ee A 15,000.00 8,050.00 New Walks and reconstruction of ex- Stine; swallkicn Mette tae ee ee A 15,000.00 a,001 12 Rocking Stone Restaurant extension... 5,000.00 $41,900.68 42 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Total balance to credit of two ap- PPFOPHIAVONS yas ee $44,429.30 Great economy in the expenditure of the above balances is required until such time as the City can supply additional funds for our use. CORPORATE STOCK. The original application for funds for ground improvement work in the Park, made during 1912, amounting to $195,000, has been amended several times by the City authorities until it has been reduced to about $40,000. Action is pending by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment. The present finan- cial condition of the City, however, renders it probable that no corporate stock will be issued for our use at this time. It is hoped that eventually a sufficient amount will be authorized to construct the much needed Quarantine and Hospital, as well as a fund for miscellaneous improvements. A Pheasant Flying Cage, and a tank for the Pygmy Hippopotami, are also depend- ent on this stock issue. NEW AQUARIUM BUILDING. This matter has proceeded slowly during the year, owing to the failure of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment to act on the application for corporate stock in addition to the $200,000 appropriated during 1911. The present condition of the finances of the City, however, renders it probable that this work will not be begun by the construction of one or both wings, and it may prove desirable to postpone the commence- ment of this great undertaking until such time as the City is in a position to provide sufficient funds to construct the entire building at one time, instead of in four sections as has hereto- fore been contemplated. During the Summer borings were made for foundations and solid rock was found at a depth of thirty-five to forty feet, thus proving that there will be no serious difficulty in the con- struction of foundations for this structure. A large model of this building has been prepared and is open to the inspection of the members of the Society at the American Museum of Natural History. The plans have been formally approved by the Commis- sioner of Parks, Mr. Charles B. Stover, and by the Landscape Architect, Mr. Charles Downing Lay. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 43 CONSTRUCTION. Zebra House and Yards.—The Zebra House and surrounda- ing yards are entirely finished and occupied. Power Plant and Work Shops.—A contract for the construc- tion of a Power Plant and Work Shop in the Park was awarded by the Park Department on August 29th, in the amount of $23,895. The contractor is the A. V. Johnson Company. Work has been started and to date the foundations and the brick work for the first floor have been finished. It is hoped to be able to occupy same during the early part of 1913. This build- ing is absolutely necessary to adequately take care of the main- tenance work at the Park, and heretofore has been greatly missed. Public Service Building.—A contract for the construction of a Public Service Building, to provide headquarters for the various branches of the Privilege Department at the Park, and also to provide machinery for manufacturing needs, was awarded by the Park Department on October 24, 1912, to J. F. Walsh & Bro., in the amount of $29,230. Work has been started and is proceeding rapidly. Yak Shelter.—Plans have been prepared for the erection ot a Yak Shelter in the southeasterly portion of the Bison Range, providing for yaks and other animals which can live out of doors in winter, so that visitors arriving through the Boston Road entrance will observe living animals immediately on entering the Park. The plans have been approved by the So- ciety, and are at present in the hands of the Municipal Art Commission. The fund originally provided by the City for the erection of this building, in connection with the new bear dens, ete., proved insufficient; but this matter has been satisfactorily ar- ranged by the transfer of a balance of $5,188.96, standing to the credit of the Zebra House, and not needed for that purpose. As soon as the plans are approved by the Municipal Art Commission work will be started at once. Rocking Stone Restaurant.—A contract for extensions to the Rocking Stone Restaurant, which will increase the size of the dining rooms, kitchen and pantry, was awarded on August 29, 1912, to Joseph Balaban, in the amount of $3,900. Work was started in September and is now practically complete. The increasing demands of the public will be served by the new accommodation. 44 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Winter House for Pelicans and other Birds.—A contract for the erection of this building was awarded to Joseph E. Dodds on May 2, 1912, in the amount of $3,950. This building is needed for the storage of pelicans and large tropical water birds during the cold weather. The work is complete and the building is now in use. Shelter Pavilion.—Plans are in course of preparation for the erection of a Shelter Pavilion to the east of the Bronx River, to provide shelter for visitors to that portion of the Park. Elephant House Roof.—Great injury was done during the winter of 1911 by the imperfect construction of the roof of the Elephant House, for which the contractor and his bondsman are being held responsible. Meanwhile an issue of special rev- enue bonds has been secured from the Board of Aldermen, and a contract let for the repairs to this roof to the Keepsdry Con- struction Company, in the amount of $6,000. Eagle and Vulture Aviary.—This building has been com- pleted, and is now filled with a splendid collection of these birds. IMPORTANT GIFTS. During the year a number of valuable gifts have been re- ceived, the most important of which are four young Hooded Seals, presented by Mr. Harry Whitney and Captain Robert Bartlett, captured by them in Arctic waters; and a young male silver-tipped Grizzly Bear from the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, presented by Mr. N. K. Luxton, of Banff. Other gifts were: Polar Bear, by Mr. S. Osgood Pell; Ocelot, by Mr. L. C. Good; Indian Jackal, by Mr. W. H. Stather; Striped Tailed Fox, by Mr. R. H. Millward; and 2 South American Condors, by Mr. A. W. Yount. Mr. Emerson McMillin has also presented a large oil paint- ing of Rocky Mountain Sheep, by Carl Rungius, entitled, ‘“‘The Mountaineers,” which has temporarily been hung in the East Gallery of the Administration Building. ANIMALS The most important purchase during the year has been that of three Pygmy Hippopotami, which are of extraordinary interest, being the first living specimens of this almost unknown species ever placed on exhibition. They are at present in the Elephant House and are thriving. Additional important purchases during the year have been as follows: 2 Tasmanian Devils, 1 Tasmanian Wolf, 2 Bengal Tigers, 1 Hamadryas Baboon, 1 Cheetah, 9 Beavers, a collection SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 45 of Monkeys and Lemurs, 3 Prong-Horned Antelope, 1 Murine Opossum, 2 Pandas, 12 Prevost Squirrels, 1 Brazil Porcupine, 1 Kadiak Bear, 4 Rocky Mountain Goats, 2 Rocky Mountain Sheep, 5 Sea Lions, 1 Spring Buck and 2 Bush Bucks. A wonderfully choice collection of 119 rare and beautiful foreign birds has also been purchased, representing 69 species, of which 40 are new to the Zoological Park. This collection was formed by the Assistant Curator of Birds, Mr. Lee 8. Crandall, during a special tour of England and northern Europe, in quest of rarities with which to enrich our collection. The reptile collection has also been strengthened by a col- lecting trip in New York State. Over 150 specimens of snakes were collected, representing nine species. A census of the animals in the Zoological Park shows the following figures in the number of species and specimens: Mammals Species Specimens Miamnniell sos a5 en ee ee 210 689 Bind stipes een ee ae 903 3.03 Reptiles and Amphibians... 135 1,100 otal) Janes ele 1,248 4,827 AACE ieeege SPS) WP aiee a eA eer eee Zou 4,838 During the year there have been 52 births, the more im- portant of which were: 4 Buffaloes, 1 Malay Sambar Deer, 2 Axis Deer, 2 Sika Deer, 2 Hog Deer, 1 Aoudad, 1 Congo Sita- tunga, 2 Syrian Bear, 2 Elk, 1 Tahr, 1 Virginia Whitetailed Deer, 1 Axis Deer, 4 Raccoons, 1 Mongolian Wild Horse, 1 Malay Sambar Deer. GORILLA EXPEDITION. The Executive Committee has authorized an expedition to West Africa to secure living gorillas for exhibition at the Park. The expedition started from New York on November 15th, and is in charge of Mr. R. L. Garner of Philadelphia. During 1911 Mr. Garner was successful in obtaining in equatorial West Africa, a female gorilla between two and three years of age. When it arrived in New York it was quite exhausted by two severe sea voyages and only lived about two weeks. On this trip, however, it is the intention of Mr. Garner to keep the animals secured, in captivity for some time, before attempt- ing their transportation, so that they will become accustomed to the food and the confinement of captivity, and then to bring them directly to New York by a single sea voyage. 46 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AQUARIUM The collections at the Aquarium are in excellent condition at the present time. A census cf the exhibits is as follows: Species Specimens Fishes athe ie rae 113 3,679 Reptiles RE ea rie ete 24 134 Amphibia... 2 as 5 24 Invertebrates fern a 216 1593571 Mammals SE eee Rote 1 il Motaledian lO 3 eee ee. 169 5,398 IMPORTATION OF ANIMALS PROHIBITED. On account of the prevalence among hoofed animals of the foot-and-mouth disease in Germany and Europe generally, surra in Asia, and rinderpest in some portions of Africa, the United States Department of Agriculture has issued a sweep- ing prohibition against the importation of any ruminants from the Old World. Were it not that at present our collections of foreign deer, antelopes, gazelles, wild sheep, goats and wild equines are quite well stocked, this prohibition would indeed be a very serious matter for us. We have been compelled to cancel a large order for a number of particularly rare and interesting foreign hoofed animals from Africa that we ex- pected to import in 1913. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. The general health of the animals during the past year has been excellent. We have been especially fortunate in that no epidemics or serious infectious diseases have occurred among the collections during the year. The death rate is lower than for a number of years, and few important animals have been lost. The health of the Primates collection as a whole has greatly improved during the year. The same is true of the Small Mammals collection, which group of animals is perhaps the most difficult to keep in good condition. NATIONAL COLLECTION OF HEADS AND HORNS. On December 20, 1906, by a formal resolution of the Execu- tive Committee, the National Collection of Heads and Horns was established in the Zoological Park, and Dr. William T. Hornaday presented to the Society, as a nucleus for the proposed collection, his private collection of 131 heads, representing 108 species. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT AT Since that time the collection has greatly increased in numbers and in value, and now totals 798. The fund used for the increase of this collection was depleted during the year, and many opportunities to secure valuable additions to this collection were consequently lost. Until aid is received from some outside source, no great strides can be made in the fur- ther enlargement of this collection. The most noteworthy gifts to this collection during the year were a mounted head of wide-horned White Sheep from Yukon Territory, Alaska, presented by Mr. Frederic C. Osborn ; a worid record mounted head of Osborn Caribou, presented by Mr. F. C. Havemeyer, from the White River Country, Western Yukon Territory, Alaska; also a fine pair of antlers of Osborn Caribou, presented by Mr. Frank Callbreath, Telegraph Creek, British Columbia. LIBRARY No very substantial increases have been made to the Library during the year, owing to the small fund available for this purpose. Small purchases have been made from time to time during the year, but until this fund is increased the ques- tion of the acquisition of more zoological works cannot be taken up seriously. The library at present consists of 2,501 volumes. PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT. During 1912 the Sixteenth Annual Report, six numbers of the Bulletin, and the following numbers of Zoologica were issued: No. 8, “The Northern Elephant Seal,’’ by Dr. Charles H. Townsend; No. 9, “Some Common Affections of the Respira- tory and Digestive Organs Among Primates,” by Dr. W. Reid Blair; No. 10, ‘“‘“New Blood Pheasants,” by Mr. C. William Beebe; No. 11, “Feeding Habits of Serpents,’ by Mr. R. L. Ditmars. Copies of Zoologica as issued are forwarded to members upon request. PHEASANT MONOGRAPH. Mr. C. William Beebe has returned from a thorough study of the material in the British Museum and elsewhere, in Eng- land and the Continent, for use in his Monograph on Pheasants, the preparation of which, and its illustration, is progressing rapidly. 48 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY A contract has been entered into with Witherby & Com- pany, publishers, London, for the publication of this important work. This publication will consist of four volumes quarto size, about 130 pages each, with a total of about 170 plates, of which 90 will be colored plates. The issue is limited to 600 copies and will be sold by subscription at $250. No expense has been spared in the preparation of the illustrations and the text, and the monograph, when finished, will be worthy of a place beside the finest works that have appeared on the birds of the world. FORESTRY DEPARTMENT, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION. The work of this department is continually increasing, and during 1912 the usual care of the grounds, trees, shrubs and other plants, as well as the upkeep of walks, fences, cages, buildings, drainage, water and sewage systems, were taken in charge. In addition to this the regulating of picnic crowds and the policing of the Park has proved an important branch of the work of this department. During the year about 4,000 pic- nickers were taken care of. The usual work was maintained in the prevention of infection of trees, prevention of fire, usual breeding of poultry, the repairing of existing buildings and installations, rearrangement of planting in Bird Valley, small permanent installations, including eight show cages and four- teen breeding cages; raising bottom of Sea Lion Pool three feet, to facilitate cleaning and to save water; a great amount of grading and resurfacing of roads and walks with tar- macadam; cleaning and repaving with broken stone of bottom of Beaver Pond; also a great deal of draining, filling and grad- ing work on the east side of the river in regions which have never been touched before. BRONX RIVER PARKWAY. One of the most important events in the history of the Society has been the authorization by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment on July 15, 1912, of the Bronx River Park- way. This plan is in charge of a State Commission of which the Chairman of this Committee, Mr. Madison Grant, is presi- dent, and of which Mr. William W. Niles is also a member. The third commissioner is Mr. James G. Cannon, President of the Fourth National Bank. The entire erosion valley of the Bronx River, from the north end of Bronx Park to Kensico Reservoir, is to be turned into a park, and the waters of the SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 49 Bronx protected from pollution. This secures for all time the water supply of Bronx Park. On November 28, 1912, Governor John A. Dix reappointed Mr. Grant as a member of the Commission for a period of five years from July 25, 1912, leaving the personnel of the Com- mission unchanged. GAME PROTECTION. During the campaign for the protection of wild life in 1912, the influence of the Society has been strongly exerted in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Louisiana and Montana, and several im- portant victories have been won. Your committee feel that the importance of this work can hardly be over-estimated, but the Society is without adequate funds for its proper prose- cution. Your committee has also assumed the expense of the publi- cation and distribution of a book written by Dr. William T. Hornaday, Director of the Zoological Park, entitled, “Our Van- ishing Wild Life.” This book contains above four hundred pages, and deals, by means of statistics and pictures, with the former abundance, present number and the means of preserv- ing our existing wild mammals and birds. Tne initial cost is $8,500. It is intended to print about ten thousand copies and distribute them free to all members of the !ederal Congress and the legislatures of each state, as well as zame commissions and other officers interested in the preservation of wild life. Your committee is endeavoring to secure contributions to assist in the publication and distribution of this very important document. A generous subscription of $1,000 has been received from Mrs. Russell Sage for this purpose, and many others are needed to assist in this work, which has been a labor of love on the part of Dr. Hornaday. Largely through the influence of Dr. Hornaday, the matter of purchasing the whole of Marsh Island, Louisiana, and estab- lishing it as a game sanctuary, was properly brought to the attention of Mrs. Russell Sage, with the result that she supplied the entire amount necessary for the purchase of that island, viz., $150,000. The island has 65 miles of coast line, and a total area of 75,000 acres. A special subscription of $300 has been received from Miss Serena Rhinelander for use in the preservation of bird life, which is being expended in aid of the bill for the Federal pro- tection of migratory birds now before Congress. 50 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY The Society has also presented to the American Bison So- ciety a nucleus herd of ten American Bison for the new national bison range in southwestern South Dakota, in Wind Cave Na- tional Park, delivery to be made as soon as the area has been properly fenced. BOARD OF MANAGERS. The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Society was held at the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria on January 9, 1912, and was attended by a total of 690. At this meeting the following Man- agers were elected to the Class of 1915: Levi P. Morton Henry A. C. Taylor Andrew Carnegie Hugh J. Chisholm John L. Cadwalader Frank K. Sturgis Madison Grant George J. Gould William White Niles Ogden Mills Samuel Thorne Lewis Rutherfurd Morris On December 5th, 1912, your committee, under authority conferred by the By-Laws, elected Mr. Archer M. Huntington to the Board of Managers, Class of 1915, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Hugh J. Chisholm. The Third Annual Dinner of the Board of Managers was given by Mr. Percy R. Pyne, on Thursday, February 22, 1912. The Spring Meeting of the Board of Managers was held at the Administration Building in the Park, on Monday, May 20th, 1912. Informal reports were made by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Directors of the Park and Aquarium. Upon the invitation of Mr. Frank K. Sturgis, the Fourth Annual Dinner will be held at his residence, on Wednesday, February 19, 1913. RECEPTIONS. The Ladies’ Auxiliary held a reception at the Park on May 13, 1912, arousing great interest in the work of the So- ciety and the Park. Folders have also been sent out by the Ladies Auxiliary, and many new members have been secured. On May 20, 1912, an informal reception was tendered the members of the Society at the Administration Building. Many members were present, and an enjoyable time was had by all. On June 6, 1912, an informal reception was tendered to a selected list of sportsmen interested in the work of the So- ciety. Refreshments were served, and the collection of heads and horns inspected. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 51 The following is a calendar of events for the year 1913: Meetings, Board of Managers: Annual Meeting Annual Dinner January 21, 1913. February 19, 1913. Park Meeting May 19, 1913. Meetings, Executive Committee January 2, 19138 May 1, 1913 February 6, 19138 June 5, 1913 March 6, 1913 October 2, 1913 April 3, 1913 November 6, 1913 December 4, 1913. Annual Meeting of Society January 14, 1913. Ladies’ Day Members’ Day May 8, 1918. May 19, 1918. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The relations with all departments and officials of the City’s government, and especially with the Park Department, have continued to be most cordial, and the Committee is greatly indebted to these officials, as well as the members of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, for their support and co-opera- tion during the past year. The directors of the Park and the Aquarium, and their respective staffs, have been most zealous and energetic in the performance of their duties, and the Society enters upon this new year with the assurance of an ever-increasing sphere of activity and usefulness. All of which is respectfully submitted, MADISON GRANT, Chairman. PERCY KR. PYNE, WM. PIERSON HAMILTON, SAMUEL THORNE, FRANK K. STURGIS, WILLIAM WHITE NILES, LISPENARD STEWART, LEvI P. MORTON, HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN, Ex-of ficio. Resolution of the Executive Committee of the Board of Managers of the New York Zoological Sorivty passed Ortoher 8, 1912. Mr. High J. Chisholm who died_in the Citu of New Vork, July 8, 1912, mas elerted a Patron of the Society on December 13, 1299, and a Founder on January 4, 1912, also a member of the Board of Managers on January 9, 1900, and remain- ed a member until his death, Class of 1915. Che Executive Committee of the Board of Managers of the Nem York Zoological Society learn with deep reoret of the death of Mr. Hugh J. Chisholm, a member of the Board of Managers since 1900. From the time of the early development of the New York Zonlonical Park, when interest and support were most needed, Hr. Chisholm always displayed the keenest interest tn the great undertaking and readiness to assist in its Development in curry may. He attended all the meetings of the Board, and always expressed great pleas- ure in the progress of the work. is generosity and good will were a source of strength to the Executive Committee, and it is with a sincere sense of Loss that this entry is made upon the minutes. Creasurer’'s Reports For THE YEAR Enpinc DecemBer 31, 1912. Sucome Account Schedule I. Unexpended Balance as at December 31st, 1911, Cash in Bank: Available for expenditure during 1912 ....... $3,529.83 Received from Sustaining Members in ad- APN OVAS aoe Wale yee MGS racecars eee xs 600.00 Investments: New York, Lackawanna & Western ‘Termi- MEN L AGA. TBONIC LS pee INCOME FOR YEAR PANIC) GME) UG Shar eee en acne Seer ng ne, eter ieee neem Ur $15,450.00 Sustaining Membership... Lee eee ee tere 2,840.00 Special Subscriptions ..000000.. ee eee ES VOHNO Aquarium Publications, (Sales) piel imenae 17.60 Interest received Am ACCrUe icc ccccccccccccsccceeeeeseeeceeeees 504.53 Transfer from Endowment Fund Income FAN CO UT Cae ete can Ars SN a eee Je 15,500.00 EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR. Annual Report and_ separates | BAI KGET 1 eel es Peete ogee ce i ev eo Photographs and _ slides Mailing circulars LON aC et ce te Cost of distribution of publications . Petr ee TENDR]OKSVIUSLES aN CUM MNO es VE) SS OEAMNSYEIS) OLE XLS) OO NS ec Treasurer’s office expenses (GemMerall GUS Gan NT SS ee Salanyer Ole SCChE lan acne nee on pawid eee ean eA Stationery, printing and office supplie aps POUT te Ole UCCO UMS! «cesar ek Oa natin ee ee Employer’s insurance Aid to employees Aquarium expenses A\G|UETENTNTAY, YOVACM TIEN) career Heads and horns (publications and labels). Gamme my lO Le CEO Miss aco aie Aes tae he ee ee a Engineering expenses Special equipment in Administration Building. WTGCRINTOUS GQNINISS ee Models for Zebra House . Aquarium surveys, models, etc. Salary of Assistant Secretary ............ iS ui CCM eee ieee eee zen te Our Vanishing Wild Life 0... paue rue Fund SS ce recep aie Carried forward $4,129.83 8,910.00 $13,039.83 $1,728.75 2,670.74 910.50 922.11 T9154 406.04 620.00 812.22 718.25 2,646.56 5,000.00 1,353.15 575.00 690.70 184.50 120.00 1,350.03 105.00 1,423.35 765.00 WOVS 12 2,053.04 4.0.00 1,999.33 333.28 187.50 3,500.00 121.33 2.40 35,632.13 $48,671.96 $33,304.04 $33,304.04 54 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY EB FOUG TUG SOUT eee re ea cee $33,304.04 Unexpended Balance as at December 31, 1912, CashrAni cB OVG 2228 2 a ON ee ee ee Se oN ee Ree 7,394.59 Investments: New York, Lackawanna & Western Terminal 4% Bonds. (One Bond _ sold eae Liege for $990) ree 7,920.00 Accrued interest on bonds 22 cee cen 53.33 7,973.33 H. R. MircHe tt, $48,671.96 Chief Clerk. Percy R. Pyne, January 1, 1913. Treasurer. Maintenance Fwd Schedule 2. RECEIPTS. Received from the City account Maintenance Appropria- priation of $182,365.00 for the year 20 $161,902.72 Due from the City on account of Maintenannce..... 17,504.41 T BSEEUN CED NCES ase a a peer ete eA ae cele eee OS eee cae eee 2,957.87 $182,365.00 EXPENDITURES. Maintenance of buildings and care of collections.................. 52,265.69 Mamtenance and carelofreTound Se ee 41,725.04 (Gren rally aiG ma TANS tees © Meee ee eer ee 29,323.74 Food for animals 36,932.30 SUC LE a ae ok ans ae, 8552512 A OOL Sian Cla aT iw ayes ee Seg ee een ee ee see 1,973.89 Q LGA 001] 0 2) ae ete cee erate ne em OOS OE Se are 2 oe eB 1,437.47 Paints and oils ... 1,560.56 Electric service ee 1,589.18 Vehicular Transportation sees a ee eee een 1,350.00 Wimitorms; cand oA ees eee ee eee eee ene 1,302.74 Melephome! Service! Aes e ce ans ee ee a ear 746.96 Office supplies and papune a 844.19 Mascellaneous ss upp lies eee ee peers ee 708.77 Rostacewan delele pirate eeeee he nee oes 693.60 JATUTEOTS FS Wp LES eee aera ae ee eee 646.66 Em pimp eS unpo p ess ae ee eee ee ence 635.48 Bireiohtsamdvexpress: sess ee eee 533.27 Sabai OMe ae 524.98 No Cavey orem ltr LOS ype eee eee 403.82 Samed amd) Cerne rit se ae eee ee ee a ee ere, 391.38 Hurnacesrepalnsmand snep lace emis esse eee ee 254.30 Drugsmandsmedicimes =. eee 220.67 Hen Cinip wan Ge nettin oye eee 191.93 Medical attendance, (employees) 189.00 Sienseand Slab els eee Me i eee ke ein 181.00 Rubber Hose 164.11 Repairs = 144.87 MT eae ee Sa Soe Ste, $e eae ee 143.55 OMMGS LMU MOMTTDIVITAE HMC TR AAOR AS sete tec res cae te cea tanec 130.00 Horses and vehicles 121.30 Nursery supplies .......... 91.23 Bar DaSK CUS i reece Senne A tere we Ne Bree ee te Pes ee 90.00 Nursery stock and seeds 87.94 Electrical supplies .................. a 75.69 Awnings and shades .................... 47.00 GlassmanGolaziersuaS Uli Gs meen ae ee 61.64 CRC SOMO Oa eee Nee eee $179,309.67 SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 55 BP OUGNG: SOTO, rere acetate nese Bete Pe eee ere $179,309.67 Stable supplies and repairs: ee: 44.20 Surgical instruments and appliances ........ See eee se 36.73 Engineering supplies. ..... Soa ee ee fer Vet Be prctsel sono 12.03 Mats and floor coverings or 4.50 1 BSE NYE Nyg Veron Mee etek aceite ck eae ra nl ANS Ie elRe aE EEO: ERE ZI 2,957.87 $182,365.00 H. R. MircuHett, Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 15, 1913. Gromd Improvement Find Schedule 3 SHOWING Stratus or AppropRIATION No. 5. Unexpended balance of Appropriation of No. 4 brought forward... $3,099.78 Reductions ‘on various ‘contracts; old) account 22-2. 1,416.96 RECEIPTS. Appropriated by Board of Estimate and Apportionment: pAcvrevill all Ose ial syse MUD OS eee ecco ree rere oe eee ieee tee ere $ 65,000.00 Awailab les Aviosiy, 909) ennen ee 10,000.00 Available, August, 1910 a 84,500.00 Available. "October; 190 2 ee Ren er 155,000.00 314,500.00 Premium on bonds to December Si, 191Q = Se 1,260.02 EXPENDITURES. $320,276.76 By the Zoological Society: Baird Court Boundary and Concourse 2.0.0.0... ie S$ 408.68 Crematonysandtuell shea ee 489.76 Axis7and! Sika’ Deer fences. ee ee ms Sones Guard Rails ee peers 2,035.79 Boum arya CM CCS eee ees me 3,303.58 Elephant House walks and yard = 1,797.94 Forestry and planting —..W. 16,615.43 TV UGTS Ce LIND rn CUS tec ea cr Aes 8,672.81 West Farms Block oe 1,066.56 IN pve W0jeil Geese eee se on ea ee Oa 8,623.65 Llama yards 377.48 Reconstruction of walks = 4,187.71 ilies WD wel, Awlevry) acetate esc oa 572.10 Boston Road Public Comfort Station 200 10.00 North end of Baird)! Court 947.61 Public Comfort Station, Elephant House 1,978.20 Lepra and Wald: Horse installation =.) 2,638.28 Small Deer House walks and yards . = 324.25 oer ae Sw IO) ei aes ea ee et er ek eee eR ey eee 975.19 INTE WMD © Te FID) CM Guage ee cee Enea ae Ne Na es en 466.13 Administration Building .... 318.83 Eagle and Vulture Aviary 935.53 BERT eee 1 LON GY Uy cee ec as Ft ee eee 1,748.36 Buffalo fence ....... a 530.00 Sea dion pool === S: 579.79 Bronxdale Bridge. .... - 1,476.79 Lebrar FLOUSe pyc See = 4,568.09 Temporary sheds, Service Yards a 1,067.16 Pelican House ..... 228.00 NET ES EN ea ee a re reer 241.00 68,522.33 Canned ViOnwerd, 2. BIN AAR sees Rene i ee eee Lee $68,522.33 56 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BR GU GUG ONO CLT, Cet re ae ee ee ee ee By the Zoological Society through Park Department : Reconstructionson walle. ieee se ee Forestry and planting ............. ie decane Elephant House walks and y yards! Ae Seen eR Be ne Bound anyeten Ces. seen ie aot ON Oy Pen Guard rails New walks Miscellaneous West Farms Wl ann aesy/ar. Cs ieee eee eee ee Small Deer House yards * Di Soe ee AIG andi olla) Cenien Ces) eee eres Crematory and fuel shed. ....... BN ee Ea INorthmendwotebairdaCounries ee : Ve Gre CC On GUase ee oe Public Comfort Station, Elephant House ...00000. Zebravand Wild=liorse installation) ee ee Furnishings and fittings for Administration Building Polar 3B Care Cry ge ee A eee New Bear Dens Administration Building Beaver Pond 22 eT I i Sea, Ihions poole eee Temporary sheds, Service Yards | Bronxdale Bridge ..... RO Ne Sees Pe Vion, JROWUSS SEHONS seers Concourse and Baird Court approach Buffalo fence ......... ewer Pelican House ........ Through Park Department: Contract, J. F. Walsh & Bro., Public Service SB al ra he a Sek ee Se eee a ee Contract, Knight & De Micco, excavating rock ........ Contract Joss Balaban; Zebra Elouses. Contract, Geo. Hildebrand, Eagle and Vulture TNS LEYS fe Po Contract, H. F. English, Public Comfort Station, Hilephiant NOUS sae ee eee Contract, Abraham & Straus, Furnishing Adminis- ERevelOM > nll Gin gyy poe ee eee ree ee eee Contract, Repairing Bronx Invivere ID Woa ee Pe Contract. Construchion cone bean Densne-e Contract, Granite Coping, Baird Court Aen Suet? cd Contract, Terra Cotta Work, Zebra House.................... Contract, Change in brick work, Zebra Hous? Contract, A. V. Johnson & Co., Work Shops............. Contract, Jos. E. Dobbs, Pelican House. .....0000000... Contract, Jos. Balaban, Addition to Restaurant... Miscellaneous expenditures through Park Depart- TMC see eee rece ee ee Claim of J. V. Schaefer, Jr., Co., allowed by Finance Department for extra on Administration Build- TD tt cee te emt remedy eeotcsec 780.81 3,774.38 2,938.33 35.50 191.00 362.37 110.24 577.39 760.95 164.80 579.44 1,702.29 366.20 193.25 2,281.68 506.80 362.45 398.15 28: 61 9,252.69 581.15 410.05 343.80 $ 29,230.00 877.50 25,181.00 18,867.00 10,357.00 7,544.26 6,514.00 7,777.00 772.00 1,565.00 1,247.00 23,895.00 4,045.00 3,900.00 5,677.61 1,409.86 $68,522.33 39,112.37 148,859.23 $256,493.93 SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT BROW OIUE ROMO OG) ee seen eee Balance available for expenditure, December H. R. MircH ett, Chief Clerk. January 1, 1913. Animal Find Schedule 4. Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1911: Cash in Bank Cash on hand . Income from January 1, 1912, to Special Subscriptions: The Junior League Admissions Checkinos =... Sale of Animals Miscellaneous. ....... December 31, 1912: Mammals BindSw Reptiles Insect Collection Fxpress and other charges . Travelling and other expenses Unexpended balance es at December 31, Cash im Bank 2222 Cash on) hand =... 1912: 3ist, 1912. cre Percy R. 57 $256,493.93 63,782.83 $320,276.76 PYNE, Treasurer. $32,905.34 100.00 $33,005.34 150.06 11,838.40 45.20 1,280.00 80.30 13,393.90 $46,399.24 $21,388.86 7,472.28 1,388.80 249.67 30,499.61 1,278.58 2,810.39 1,088.97 $11,710.66 100.00 11,810.66 $46,399.24 Percy R. Pyne, H. R. MircHett, Chief Clerk. January 1, 1913. Stokes’ Bird Find Schedule 5. Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1911: CEES) ah athe] Beal fee gaa eer eeepc nen Oe co Su eer Investment: Ilinois Central Railway 4% Gold Bonds Interest received and accrued EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR. Donations towards preservation of bird life Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1912: Cash in Bank Investment: Illinois Central Railway Gold Bonds AT Accrued interest on Carried forward Treasurer. 209.88 5,056.46 5,206.34 PE enraatern = 240.14 : $5,506.48 Poe eee $ 300.00 $5,173.15 33.33 5,206.48 58 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DB OUG TUG af Oye yee ee re ee en Nr Neer $5,506.48 $5,506.48 H. R. Mirexett, Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 1, 1913. National Collection of Geads and Horns Schedule 6. Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1911: (OFFS) aVearh nie] B21 0 | ef eM es part eek een EN roe sleet Ae ME ER Die aren ei ee on MRT te $ 27.64 INCOME FOR YEAR. Special Subscriptions: AIO Dy VEG SO aoe ee, HALO LOD) W. Frazer Gibson 5.00 ING {Sites AION INCOSE Sareea cree 5.00 AfCo) avateerd Che 22 bere; Fel ft cae ee woman fr ere be behest a eet 5.00 Wm. R. Coe ; 10.00 John J. Paul wD 15.00 Georgemshitas otdye= sees ceri eetmn Ss 10.00 IW Ae CaS Ce Bet ie ON ee Pg re ad een ae 5.00 Henry A. Caesar ... Z 5.00 Archibald Rogers a 5.00 1, Keel chew UAE ON od vee Oa erence OS ee eee 3.00 Gee Wie ie aro lalliinn Flite ieee ee en eee ee 5.00 MowmnsendelWawiMienCey seen eye ee 10.00 $183.00 GEES ee nae Ee ORNL GO Nee Meares .30 183.30 Overdraft, December 31, 1912 ...... Re N Oy. Re ie PE Ce, See 241.00 $451.94 EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR. TSIGAGIG: ME) SION INS ee eee a rg eo eeeraenes zene Meee! eee EN) 388.15 Express man GO dnermch ays es eee eee Serene 63.79 $451.94 H. R. MircHe 1, Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 1, 1913. Library Fund Schedule 7. Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1911: as bn ee ny en ean ee ie ek eee ae ee eee actors $1,081.61 Special Subscription: Fao om Elisa S CHT Ey et eee ee pee neantnes certs See $250.00 SUYR ETS Ga oar carey a Sen ea ee er Sen 20.63 270.63 $1,352.24 EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR. Books,, pamupllets, weeny a eee ee ee ee Belew $903.08 Subscription to periodicals 86.20 Express and other charges 42.97 $1,031.55 Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1912: Gaishnesimn bo axry e aee eceenerreeee 320.69 Carried forward ...... gee MOC ae Tey eee a ees Cee ee eee Seay IA Ere A Ss has $1,352.24 SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 59 Brought FORWARD ecccecncencea Bin ON cee $1,352.24 $1,352.24 H. R. MircHett, Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 1, 1913. Aquarium Maintenance Find Schedule 8. RECEIPTS. Received from the City, account Aquarium Maintenance Appropriation of $48,500.00 for the yeav............. nee Secs $37,310.20 Due from City on account of Aquarium Maintenance... 9,286.88 Wine xpend edie allam ce ee sean ne ere eee eee 1,902.92 $48,500.00 EXPE ND!TURES. LEE Bl COND NS) a Se ea re ea A eee ee eed $32,595.63 Coal oe 2a ees I oe ce ee ee oe ee ee ee ee 4,620.27 Telephone, === rere 174.05 Electric Light — 855.28 Ce ee aes pee Re rae ee eS ne ee oe eee 98.35 AUTH OGG Be pee eee ee eee 140.10 CELE ae are ares tec rs ee PR ee Pe a ea 280.50 Stationenyand eB 0oksy =e ee ee eee 398.39 STIR 0 Ces steer es ee cere a Ue ee se eo ae 2,055.49 NCIC ental EEX SO SES\mn (OL Ce) pues ener eee oreo 85.87 UEMCURe) pete ee eee = 45.00 (cornet ee Ty CCS gear cree eee 291.72 Generales Supplies ays ee eee ee 2,756.34 Repairs and Replacements by Contract or Open Orders... 1,317.54 GSU eee nnk ee ee ee ees fspbectere Sete nraceepacke eit ass sae accenemennran ae: 882.55 limexqpem cle cas Wa clan Ci were nee ae eee ee ee eee 1,902.92 $48,500.00 Ropert SUTCLIFFE, Percy R. Pyne, Clerk. Treasurer. Aquarium Improvement Find Corporate Stock, C. D. P. No. 4. Schedule 8-A. Wnexpendedtbalance asi at December Silsts eG 2 ee eee ee POLO No expenditures. Balance available for ‘expenditure, Dec: Slst, W910) ne $34.4..50 (Signed) Morris Mayer, Bookkeeper, Department of Parks, Manhattan and Richmond. 60 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Endowment Fund Schedule 9. Funds as at December 31, 1911: GETS spp bne ol Bz all ap ete mE raccoon bern SO ae Rae $ 19,566.52 Investments at ecosity seen San Pee eae 264,952.50 Balance due by Endowment Fund Income Account... 343.78 $284,862.80 Endowment Fund: Denia Ore Idohyairel IRIS Se ee ee . $ 5,000.00 Special Subscription: Ipohygandel So Jelena) eee ee a NE 5,000.00 10,000.00 Wifes Membership eS ubs Crip tions: eee eee eee een 2,800.00 $297,662.80 Funds at December 31, 1912: Investments at cost: $20,000 Westchester Racing Association 5% First Mort- gave (BONUS hts ee ee. eee eee ee $ 20,000.00 3,000 Second Mortgage, Clara N. Gibert and others, 6% over land and_ buildings, Broadway anda Ui Eh See. as ea ane ee ear ede 3,000.00 55000! Colorado: & Southern 4°% Bonds! 2222. 4,750.00 5,000 Michigan Central R. R. Co. 4% Bonds.................. : 4,950.00 10,000 New York City 1957 4% Corporate Stock... 9,925.00 10,000 St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba 4% Bonds... 9,800.00 50,000 U. S. Steel Sinking Fund 5% Bonds... 51,812.50 50,000 American Telephone & Telegraph 4% Bonds... 45,000.00 25,000 Rhode Island Suburban Ry. Co. 4% Bonds... 21,250.00 20,000 New York City 1958 4% Corporate Stock... 19,875.00 10,000 New York City 1957 4% Corporate Stock... : 9,962.50 10,000 New York City 1958 4% Corporate Stock... 9,962.50 20,000 Chicago & Northwestern Ry. Co. General Movi- gage AIG) Bonds. cee ee eee eee 19,750.00 20,000 Vandalia Railroad Co. Consolidated Mortgage AVC OMS eset ee eRe ee ON 2 eet te een 19,400.00 5,000 Missouri & Illinois Bridge & Belt R. R. Co. Ist Mortoace@4si?oeD ONUS es 5,000.00 10,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound, Ist Mort- wae AiG. TOMS, a eee sane ees cence 9,525.00 2,000 New York, Lackawanna & Western 4% Ter- minal Improvement Bomds nce cceceeene 1,980.00 20,000 Milwaukee, Sparta & Northwestern Ist Mortgage ANG OTC pee eee eer ee ees 18,900.00 7,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound, Ist Mort- Gace Ao Bonds: Se cee eee ee 6,562.50 5,000 Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound, Ist Mort- gage "4,95. BONS ae eee ier enone eae amener 4,687.50 $296,092.50 CET Tpae Dc Yagil S10 cme eee cena es Brie eee Red ob ee AEG ee a a aun A 1,226.52 Balance due by Endowment Fund Income Account... 343.78 $297,662.80 H. R. MircHet., Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 1, 1913. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Endowment Food Jucome Accomiet Schedule 10. Unexpended balance as at December 31, 1911: (ONS Dy Lilia tessl BAT Sey recede emer mete deals ae We Oe Di Ulne NOe e WO or a Ra eee ; INCOME FOR YEAR. Interest collected from Endowment Fund 61 5 6,526.94 TVS LINN GES ae ses ci eee ee eee a Se . $12,715.46 Interest accrued on Endowment Fund In- NPGS! Kee oe ee ee ARE tie GE ole 4,141.67 $16,857.13 ess. Diue® to. Endowment Him eee eae 343.78 16,513.35 $23,340.29 EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR. AMrANS HErTEGs tow lmComme ACCOMM ccc ocessctoenecee ees terereccecee crereee eee errr eereteeeraes $15,500.00 Transferred to Endowment Fund accrued interest on bonds at time Ofmpunchase” fixes. ar. c eee een ee =e 236.33 Unexpended balance as at December 31, 191: (ORNS) mba Bea ee a a a eae a ueeenesie de aeeenten Accrued interest on Endowment Fund In- VESEIMENUS) see eee Lait, CM IO $7,947.74 Less, Due to Endowment Fund epee eee : . 343.78 7,603.96 $23,340.29 H. R. MircHett1, Percy R. Pyne, Chief Clerk. Treasurer. January 1, 1913. 62 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Auditors’ Certificate We have audited the books and accounts of the New York Zoological So- ciety for the year ended December 31, 1912, and certify that the foregoing Schedules “1” to “10” are in accordance with the books, and, in our opinion, correctly record the transactions relating to the funds of the Society for the year, and the condition of the various funds as at December 31, 1912. Schedule “3” includes records of expenditures amounting to $39,112.37 and $148,859.23 made through the Park Department of the City of New York. We have not verified the expenditures so made, but we have incorporated them in the state- ments submitted so that these may be complete. The subscriptions, donations and dues reported as received have been properly accounted for, and the securi- ties and cash in bank and on hand at December 31, 1912, as shown in the accounts of the funds presented herewith, were all duly checked and found in order. Marwick, Mrrcuetr, Pear & Co., Chartered Accountants. 79 Wall Street, New York, February 17, 1913. New York, March 19, 1913. The President and Board of Managers o g The New York Zoological Society. Dear Sirs: We beg to report we have examined the annual audit of the books and accounts of the New York Zoological Society for the year ending December 31, 1912, as made by Messrs. Marwick, Mitchell, Peat & “Company, Chartered Ac- countants, and herewith submit the same to you as a complete and satisfactory audit of said books and accounts, all expenditures and receipts of the various accounts being clearly set forth and the cash on hand and at the various deposi- tories having been verified and found correct, and all securities in which the funds of the Society are invested having been examined and found as reported. Expenditures made through the Park Department of the City of New York have not been verified by this audit as such moneys have not passed through the hands of this Society, but are in due course checked and verified by the Comptroller of the City. Respectfully submitted, Witri1am W. NILEs, C. Lepyarp Buratr, Committee. N. B.—This report is made in the absence, through illness, of Mr. Hugh D. Auchincloss, Chairman. QNOd ‘IMO-OTIM HHL FO HO] AHL NO LSAU LV TMOAMALVM ADULT MALE BIG-HORN MOUNTAIN SHEEP (Ovis canadensis) From Yuma, Southern California REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS HE zoological parks of America are today handicapped by two very serious conditions. The first is the awful de- struction of the world’s finest wild animals, and the disappear- ance of desirable species from the list of availables. To this cause is directly due the partial or total absence from public wild-animal collections of the following species: Passenger Pigeon Carolina Parrakeet California Condor Andean Condor Roseate Spoonbill Rocky Mountain Sheep European Bison White Rhinoceros Indian Rhinoceros Sable Antelope Searlet Ibis Kudu Flamingo Leucoryx Antelope Great Bustard Thylacine Greater Bird of Paradise Wombat Lesser Bird of Paradise Manatee Jobi Bird of Paradise Beaver Lyre Bird Otter Wild Turkey Marten Pinnated Grouse Fisher Willow Ptarmigan Wolverine Prong-Horned Antelope The second handicap on American zoological parks is the sweeping prohibition of the Department of Agriculture which forbids the importation of any ruminant animal, or any mem- ber of the swine family, coming from either Europe, Asia, Africa or South America. The effect of this wholesale slaughter of possibilities will, if the prohibition continues, soon begin to be visible to the public in empty cages; for even the best-kept hoofed animals are not immortal. It is indeed fortunate that the New York Zoological Park was heavily stocked with rumi- nant animals before the ban was laid on. The fact that thus far no contageous disease ever has been brought into this country by a wild animal, seems to have no 66 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY effect on the situation. Neither is any length of healthful quar- antine in Europe accepted as a mitigating circumstance. RARITIES. At the present hour, the park is particularly fortunate in the possession of a large series of zoological rarities of special value and importance. In mammals we possess 3 Pygmy Hippopotami, a Pygmy African Elephant (type specimen), an Indian Rhinoceros, a herd of 6 Musk-Ox, a herd of 6 Rocky Mountain Goats, 4 species of Alaska Brown Bears, a Spectacled Bear, Andean black Bear, Mountain Zebra, Greater Kudu, Sable Antelope, European Bison, 2 adult Big-Horn Sheep rams, a Suleiman Markhor, 10 great Apes and an Atlantic Walrus. In birds we possess the Secretary Bird, 3 California Con- dors, 2 Greater Birds of Paradise, Great Bustard, Coneave- Casqued Hornbill, Carolina Parrakeet, Rifle Bird, Ocellated Turkey, Boat-Billed Heron and Black Cockatoo. Of reptilian rarities the collection contains a Gavial, 2 Central American Crocodiles, a Bushmaster, 2 Fer-de-Lances and 4 Indian Cobras. NOTABLE EVENTS. The two notable events of the year 1912 were the com- pletion of the Eagle and Vulture Aviary and the Zebra House, and the installation of their respective collections. The com- pletion of these two long-awaited and very important features, and the planting of all the ground surrounding them, has com- pletely transformed Bird Valley, and added to the Park an entire new section of commanding interest. Mr. Hermann W. Merkel, our chief constructor and forester, and his working force is entitled to great credit for the masterful manner in which the yards and fences of the Zebra House have been con- structed,— wholly by our own foree,—and the surrounding grounds beautified with great despatch. All this work again demonstrated the wisdom of having all specially difficult fea- tures of work on the grounds performed by our own force, under the personal supervision of our own officers. To other insti- tutions like ours we heartily commend this plan over the con- tract system. ATTENDANCE. During the past year, our attendance of visitors showed a strong increase, and reached the highest figures that have yet SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 67 been attained. This result was reached in the regular course of development, and without any special effort on our part. An- other year of increase equal to that of 1912, (226,550) will bring us very near to the two million mark. In view of our distance from the City’s center of population, and the special effort that is required to reach the Park, we may accept our great and growing attendance as the best possible evidence of the keen interest of the masses in the study of living animals. A full statement of our attendance is as follows: in LOZ. In 1911 JENIEH Ee, So Re See eee lee yee en 38,271 40,012 NG Teta Rayer ea bees, ee ek (BY 6Y 70,797 March: 4.2255 Re ee ee a oe ae 118,911 listed 72} 0) gil | Ae Re ee 136,689 119,867 TU ESTA Ale eee Se re eR ieee II eee 183,216 234,187 =] (UTA See ee Us as RR eee che) 266,294 151,681 cl) LO Ac peewee eee ee ea a ene ae 193,816 170,978 AMIGUSt,. 2. Se etl oe eee Lat Se pecae 2. -228,964 146,519 SCDUCMIOCT yet see ht 162,535 219,046 (OXELWO) OFS oe Na ee ee atl at nee at a uel ee ee 155.b05 113,005 INGVEMDCr oie needs ac, POR ae ica 74,413 Wecember:: 2.4.0.5. oe 71,548 64,250 Motals-ee. ee. ae a EKO 8.455 1,481,905 GENERAL WELFARE. On the whole, the year 1912 may be distinguished as one singularly free from accidents to employees, accidents to visitors and animal losses of importance. Of our 1,708,455 visitors not one received an injury of any kind in the Park. The number of deaths of animals large enough to be worthy of mention is the smallest in the history of the Park, and may well render us apprehensive that at some time in the future the age limit will even up by bringing a great many losses into one year. The only deaths worthy of mention were a zebra, a mountain goat, a markhor, a leucoryx antelope and our male European bison. The bison represented the most serious loss; but the leucoryx antelope robs us of a species that it will be difficult to replace, even when.the embargo is lifted. The only serious accident in the force was the attack of the adult male Indian elephant, ‘“Gunda,” on his keeper, Walter Thuman. For a considerable period that animal has been 68 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY mean, but his special keeper believed that ere he became so dangerous as to require leg-chains, the evidences of it would be apparent. On the contrary, Gunda’s attack on Keeper Thuman came like a cyclone bursting from a clear sky, without provoca- tion or the slightest warning. It was thoroughly murderous, and but for the fact that the crash of Gunda’s breaking tusk attracted the attention of Keeper Richards as an unusual sound, and brought him rushing to Gunda’s cage with a pitchfork, Thuman’s injuries might have been even worse than they were. Gunda was driven out of the building by Richards and his pitchfork. Keeper Thuman was badly bruised, and his left thigh was punctured twice by the elephant’s tusk. Fortunately, the keeper’s injuries were not fatal, and he is now on duty as usual. For the future, Gunda will be kept under control by leg-chains, in order that he may have no further opportunities to attempt wanton murder., RUBBISH. Our struggle to prevent the throwing of waste paper and other disfiguring rubbish in the Park constitutes the irrepress- ible conflict. Here in New York we have to contend with a form of lawlessness and disorder that in some other American cities is totally absent. The wanton, persistent and thoroughly ma- lignant disfigurement that is the daily curse of the parks of New York is—so far as I have seen and can learn by inquiry— almost unknown in the parks of Boston and Washington. Can it be that we have a percentage of meaner and more lawless people than are found in other cities? The entire fault revealed in this disgraceful state of affairs is to be found in the police management of the public. It is within the power of any resolute police commissioner to stop rubbish-throwing in New York parks in one month of real effort in that direction, and that, too, without one cent of additional expense to the City. It can be broken up just as the foul spitting habit was broken up. But no. In every New York park, every dirty-habited and lawless man, woman and child feels at liberty to do as he, she or it pleases. So far as I am aware, the strenuous effort against rubbish-throwing that we have been making during the past five years is not duplicated in any other park, at least to the extent of our effort. In this task, the assistance that we receive from the Police force is too small to mention. The dis- gusting liberty that is accorded elsewhere to rubbish-throwers, SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 69 both on the streets and in the parks, undoubtedly has a very bad influence on the criminal class, because it is a direct encour- agement to lawlessness and crime. I have strongly appealed to the North Side Board of Trade, that this exasperating and disgraceful state of affairs be taken up by that body; but, while the Board listens sympathetically, and approves the _ idea, nothing whatever has yet been done. The situation is most unfair to the respectable, law-abiding people of New York. PROTECTION OF WILD LIFE. Circumstances which could not be ignored forced upon the Zoological Society during 1912 a great amount of hard labor in behalf of the better protection of wild life. The rage for the slaughter of the most interesting and valuable birds and quad- rupeds that now is being manifested in fire and blood, all over the world, imposed upon this Society a burden that could not be evaded. The victories won in behalf of wild life in 1910 and 1911 seemed to indicate unmistakably that a sufficient amount of intelligent effort exerted now and in the near future in arousing the people of America to the seriousness of existing conditions might produce a genuine revolution in methods of protection, and result in great benefit to wild life and to man- kind. Accordingly the struggles that were waged in the legisla- tures of Massachusetts, New Jersey and Louisiana for sweeping changes in existing laws early enlisted the sympathy of the Society, and when direct appeals for aid came to the Society, they met with immediate and generous responses. It is no exaggeration to state that the Society contributed very sub- stantially to the sweeping victories that finally were won in the three states mentioned. To Louisiana, the Society contributed two campaign visits by Mr. James S. Whipple, ex-Game Com- sioner of the State of New York. Karly in the year the Director of the Zoological Park be- came convinced that much good to the general cause might result from the publication and general distribution to law-makers and others of a book of protest, exhortation and appeal in behalf of wild life. Accordingly, he wrote, entirely outside the hours of his official duties, and as his own contribution to the cause, a work entitled “Our Vanishing Wild Life; Its Extermination and Pres- ervation.”” This volume, of 428 pages with 94 illustrations and 10 maps, was completed in October, and immediately the Chair- man of the Executive Committee volunteered to provide, by 70 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY means of a special subscription, all the funds necessary to print the edition of 10,000 copies, and to place a copy in the hands of every law-maker, game commissioner, governor and state warden in the United States, and 500 editors. The book was rushed through the press, and in January, 1913, it was distributed as indicated above. The total cost in- volved, including the really heavy item of distribution, was about $10,000, all of which was almost instantly subscribed by the members of the Board of Managers, supplemented by a gift of $1,000 from Mrs. Russell Sage and $250 from Mrs. E. H. Harriman. It is earnestly hoped that during the next two years the cause of wild animal life protection will gather so much ad- ditional strength, and make such revolutionary progress, that the officers of the Society will be able to satisfy their consciences in the matter with less labor than now is demanded by existing conditions. DEPARTMENT OF MAMMALS. W. 'T. Hornaday, Curator; Raymond L. Ditmars, Assistant Curator. Throughout the year 1912 the status of the collection of mammals was unusually satisfactory. The records show a grati- fying absence of accidents and important losses by death, a total absence of epidemic diseases, and the acquisition of a number of extremely desirable animals. The arrival of three pigmy hip- popotami was a noteworthy event, and while the outlay involved in this purchase was quite large ($15,000), the great interest manifested in these zoological rarities by the general public and the members of the Zoological Society seems to justify the pur- chase. These animals have been maintained in excellent phys- ical condition, and their future with us is now regarded as measurably secure. There is good ground for the expectation that the young pair will breed as soon as they reach maturity. These very strange and even weird creatures seem to be of great interest to the public. The placing of a temporary bathing- tank for the adult male close behind the guard rail brings the animal very close to visitors, and renders it specially available for inspection. The appetites of all three animals are excellent, and they devour with great relish what seems like a large quantity of green vegetables, bread and fruit. After at least ten years of more or less continuous effort to secure at least one adult male Rocky Mountain big-horn sheep that would satisfactorily represent that fine species, we were SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT {fab successful in securing in the month of December two fine speci- mens. One came from the Canadian Rockies, and the other from the mountains near Yuma, southern California. In view of the late arrival of these animals, it was found advisable to quarter them for the winter of 1912-13 in the new Zebra House, which is well adapted to their needs. The greater kudu, usually regarded in Eurupe as a delicate animal, and difficult to keep alive on exhibition, continues to enjoy perfect health. It has developed very satisfactorily, and the only difficulty with it is the same kind that is encountered in nearly every male African antelope,—an insatiable desire to wear its horns down to its head. Special attention is called to the Alaskan brown bear, of an unnamed species, from the Kobuk River, Alaska, 300 miles south- west of Point Barrow. This animal is rapidly increasing in size, and it seems likely to attain great proportions. The Alaskan giant brown bear known as “Ivan” is one of the largest bears in captivity. Naturally it attracts much attention. The spec- tacled bear from Quito, Ecuador, is in good health. A Tasmanian wolf, or thylacine, was purchased of the Zoo- logical Society of London, but while it arrived in good health, it was so nervous and unreconciled to captivity that it lived only a few months. The occurrences of the past year have forced us to another disappointing conclusion regarding our North American hoofed animals. Our last effort to induce the prong-horned antelope to live and breed in captivity in New York City has failed, just as all our previous efforts have failed. We are now disposed to accept the result of ten years experimenting as final in regard to that species. In the first, and most important, place it seems impossible to procure stock that is not afflicted with lumpy-jaw. Three good specimens in our possession during 1912 developed that incurable disease soon after their arrival, and quickly died of it. That was the fourth time that this disease was brought to the Park by prong-horned antelopes. We are now resolved that it will also be the last. So far as we know, the prong-horn cannot live in captivity, outside of its home country, and not always can it do so, even on its own ground. At best it is a delicate animal, with little physical stamina, and it easily suc- cumbs to adverse circumstances, whatever they may be. The extent to which the wild herds seem to be afflicted with lumpy-jaw is very disquieting. We may well ask: Will that disease finish the extermination of the species? It is reported {2 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY that in spite of general protection in the United States, the bands of antelope are steadily diminishing. Undoubtedly this is largely due to illegal slaughter. So far as the Zoological Park is coneerned we are reluctantly compelled to class the prong-horn with the impossible moose and caribou, and resolve to procure no more of them. Among the gifts of the year 1912 were a young polar bear, from Mr. S. Osgood Pell, and a young grizzly bear. The latter animal was the gift of Mr. N. K. Luxton, of Banff, Alberta. It was captured in the Brazeau Country, which is north of the North Fork of the Saskatchewan River, northwestern Alberta. This is our only representative of the species from that region. A fine young Kadiak bear came as the gift of the Junior Auxil- iary of the New York Zoological Society, and Mr. Harry Whit- ney and Captain Robert B. Bartlett presented 5 young hooded seals. Other important accessions of mammals during the year were the following: Two sphinx baboons, two long-armed baboons, one hama- dryas baboon, a fine pair of Bengal tigers, one cheetah, one Arctic fox, two pandas, five sea lions, three pygmy hippopotami, four prong-horn antelopes, one South American deer, one male fallow deer, four Rocky Mountain goats, two Tasmanian devils and one Tasmanian wolf. The following is a list of the important births during the past year: 8 American Wapiti 4 Axis Deer 4 White-Tailed Deer 5 Fallow Deer 3 Sika Deer 4 American Bison 1 Hog Deer 1 Aoudad 2 Malay Sambar Deer 4 Red Deer 1 Eld’s Deer 1 Barasingha Deer 1 Congo Sitatunga 1 Sea Lion 2 Himalayan Tahr 2 Syrian Bears 2 Mongolian Wild Horses 1 Ring-Tailed Lemur 5 Raccoons The following mammals were sold: 1 Polar Bear 5 Red Deer 2 Hybrid (Syr. Black) Bears 7 Fallow Deer 1 Hybrid (Hairy-Eared Rus- 4 Sika Deer sian) Bear 1 Axis Deer 3 Raccoons 1 Indian Sambar Deer SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 73 5 Elk 1 Indian Antelope 2 White-Tailed Deer 1 Aoudad 2 Florida Deer The first part of the winter of 1912-13 was so mild and free from the cold rains that usually render New York winters so hard to endure, that our mammals were kept out to an extent that ordinarily is impossible. A full census of the mammal collection, made on December 31, 1912, when all our collections are noticeably smaller than in mid-summer, is as follows: MAMMALS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK December 31, 1912. (Osborn’s Classification.) Species. Specimens. VEE SUP ea we oe Sie ee ee re ee) 15 Hdentata 222.2 Se 2 3 Carnivora .....-.. eee ee eZ ee cS 124 Pinnipedia ..... ao Neges R 2, RVOMGIiiage non te a eee 41 163 RAGIIMIAGES) sateen eee ee on ee een 33 84 Artiodactyla (Even- Toed Ungulates) .. 58 276 Perissodactyla (Odd-Toed Ungulates).. 10 16 IeRODOSCICC ae teen ee Se, en, a 5 Hydracoidea —........... pees. Jl 1 ING) C2) EM eee ts Ser ak le, AO a 210 689 REPORT OF THE VETERINARIAN ON THE MAMMALS. By W. Reid Blair, D.V.S. The health of the mammals during the past year has been unusually good. While there have been the usual number of medical and surgical cases, the affections have for the most part been of a less serious nature, and more easily corrected than we usually expect. Gastro-enteritis.—We are glad to report that there have been no cases of this disease among the larger hoofed animals during the past year. This is the first time in twelve vears that we have been absolutely free from this disease for twelve months in succession. It is to be noted that for a number of years it has not been very troublesome. The elk and bison herds which in previous years suffered from this disease are now in better condition than ever before. 74 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Enteritis is a common affection occurring among the small mammals, especially the carnivores. Keeper Max Lansberg of the Small-Mammal House is much interested in this disease, and has been very helpful in studying the effect of various foods on the sensitive digestive organs of these animals under his im- mediate care. Tuberculosis.—While this disease has, for a considerable number of years, been an unimportant factor in the death rate, yet during the past year it has caused the loss of several animals. All but two of these deaths occurred outside the primate collection to which, heretofore, it had been confined al- most exclusively. During the spring a number of hooded seals, the gift of Mr. Harry Whitney, were deposited in the Park. Within a few weeks all of them died, and in each case they were found to have suffered from either generalized or pulmonary tuberculosis. As these animals were captured less than four weeks before their arrival at the Park, these cases are impor- tant,—showing that they must have become affected while still in arctic waters, where previously it has been entirely unknown among wild animals. We also lost a female Bengal tiger from pulmonary tuberculosis. This animal had been in the collection for about ten years. There were also two unimportant cases in the primate collection during the year. Actinomycosis.—There have been three cases of this dreaded disease among the prong-horn antelopes. One case occurred before the animal was placed on exhibition, and while still in quarantine. This animal showed extensive lesions of the jaws and stomach. It seems impossible to keep these ani- mals on account of their great susceptibility to infection of lumpy-jaw or actinomycosis. The present introduction of this dreadful and incurable disease was the fourth time that it has been brought to this Park by prong-horn antelopes. Distemper.—There were two cases of distemper among the small carnivores in the small-mammal collection. These ani- mals were new arrivals, and with highly commendable vigi- lance the keeper detected the condition of the animals in the early stages of the disease, thus preventing the spread of the infection to other animals in the collection. Parasitic gastritis and enteritis has not given us much trouble for a number of years, although we find that a large percentage of the newly arrived animals harbor various intes- tinal parasites. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 15) Pneumonia.—While there have been a number of pure or uncomplicated cases of pneumonia, the disease is more fre- quently seen as a complication of some other more debilitating disease, or following as a terminal affection, in animals suffer- ing from malnutrition. UNUSUAL DISEASES. Uraemic poisoning caused the death of our male European Bison. One of our Suleiman markhor died as a result of necrotic inflammation of the bladder, caused by a fungus, or food toxemia. A most annoying death was that of a two-year-old Grant zebra, born in the Park, which was violently attacked in the middle of the night and died before daybreak of acute flatulent indigestion. A young polar bear died from fish poisoning. Cage paralysis —A few cases of this disease occurred in the primate collection during the year, chiefly, however, in animals that had been in captivity a number of years, and had only recently been acquired by us as gifts. One acute case developed in a green monkey that had been in our collection for about five years. There were several deaths of small mammals from unavoid- able accidents, and fighting with cage-mates. This latter con- dition occurs more frequently among the animals of the small- mammal collection and in the fox dens, than elsewhere. A Malay sambar deer broke its leg and had to be destroyed —and a two-year-old Eld’s deer met with a similar accident and had to be chloroformed. Each year a few mammals which have been in captivity for a number of years have to be destroyed because they are no longer fit for exhibition purposes on account of age or mal- nutrition. Quite frequently monkeys are received as gifts which on examination are found physically unfit for exhibition and are destroyed while still in quarantine quarters. It is a common thing to receive “pet”? monkeys,—most reluctantly given up,— that are ready to die of cage paralysis! A few young hoofed animals are lost each year on account of births occurring during the winter season. These losses are chiefly among animals like the axis deer that are upon the ranges at all seasons of the year, and are too nervous and excitable to be closely confined. Many unsuccessful attempts have been made to raise the young deer or bears that have been abandoned by the mothers; 76 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY a eee eee ee || = 3 S oe ee Boal g Ohl eee (eal tes) || (Sat || se Piteumo nas oe wes ee eres eee (ea | (ees Aha 1 2 15 Bronchitis ie eee Di ise sas es | ea 7 [uber Cul Osis 522 ocr * eon eam Ae Si I eee, AE es | ett | 3 Di Stemmpe rs eee eae ee | ee 2, Ab. ead cn |e 4 NCHIMOMYy.CO SIS. =e eee oer ee ee eg | ee mg |e || 2 ENS hi CSO MING) Yee elo ek ee | 7pm econ | apemen |e ea 2 2 inte rit Sy 6 |10 7 eal (Ot 3 2 25 Gastritis” seen see cet a ee Nee 3 5 Pe | cme eek) |S es 10 Penmioke (CABRINI ee || 2 2, || cee er oe eee eee 4 Stomatitis, (Gangrenous)) 222 Qi Ca ee eee | eee 2 Acutes indigestion; j-22 eee ahem ee ee eee Se aa 4 Cacembandlyscisi eee eee et (eee | ae oo ee PMN Vetere 5 RAG etsi oe se. Se Ne eats Cee ken OF Maller | eters ae 3 Fungus’ Poisoning 2.2222 = Ea tes ese || a 4 Wraemics Poisoming ose ee 2 fal ees 1 4 Tie Drihis) 23s ocer- at setae are ee eat oe eee Si eae ST ert | eed eats 4 Still Born see 2 tee ee i eae reas 1d (Paeaeieed ol Pehl ate 14 Killed by Cage-Mates .-ncicccccccccecencm 5 LPs) oe 2 3) | ae 22 Accidental Deaths (unavoidable). .......... | ....-.. |.-----..|------- foe | ee ae 2 AGG ay, 28 oes So eee et Fam eee etree et ae a We 2 2 Convulsions 2 Mfalanurtrrtioms arma Acro iny ea re re | eee eet | ee | bore ee | eee i <-=.- 5 7 7 ( 145 CAUSES OF DEATHS AMONG MAMMALS DURING 1912. but the mother’s milk seems to be of vital importance to their existence for the first few days after birth, and very few at- tempts in that line are successful. Need for a New Hospital.—The need for the new Hospital Building which has been projected, and for which funds have been asked of the City, is very great. The present structure is built of wood; it has now been in use about twelve years, and it is in a practically hopeless state of dilapidation. Mani- festly, it is inadvisable to spend any considerable sum in placing it in a state of repair, in view of the fact that a new structure has been planned for the near future. The cage-work of the old building needs to be completely renewed, but it seems un- wise to expend funds upon repairs to a structure that in the nature of things must soon be torn down. The building is small and at the best it never was anything more than an excuse for a modern animal hospital. Its further use is both unwise and dangerous, and the erection of a new building at an early date is an imperative necessity. BOAT-BILLED HERON FROM YUCATAN 78 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY DEPARTMENT OF BIRDS. C. William Beebe, Curator; Lee S. Crandall, Assistant Curator; Samuel Stacey, Head Keeper. For several years our bird collection has contained a larger number of living specimens than are possessed by any other zoological institution. Because of previous numbers, our gain in species during 1912 was necessarily small, but it was suf- ficient to advance our collections to a point where we can feel assured that our birds fairly represent the avifauna of the world. An approximation of the limit of our capacity has been reached, and our efforts in the future will be exerted in maintaining our present status, and in replacing common species with rare ones, rather than in securing a further increase in our collection as a whole. Several important new installations became available for the use of this department during 1912, greatly increasing the exhibition value of the collections. The Eagle and Vulture Aviary was occupied on May 20 by our large, much-scattered collection of these birds. A substantial brick shelter-house in the rear of the aviary provides ample accommodation for such species as are unable to endure the severe cold of winter. A well-lighted and commodious Pelican House, of brick, was erected to replace the temporary one which had been in service for several years. The free colony of night herons founded in 1911 on Lake Agassiz has continued to increase, and now contains over thirty birds. It is very gratifying to be able to state that free night herons have now become a permanent feature of the Zoological Park. During the year a large number of rare and interesting specimens were received. The Galliformes were enriched by the addition of a painted spurfowl (Galliperdix lunulata), the lovely crested wood partridge (Rollulus roulroul), and an ex- ceptionally fine female ocellated turkey (Agriocharis ocellata), which at the present time is in good plumage and perfect health. Our series of West Indian species was augmented by a large collection from Haiti, including the striated woodpecker (Chloronerpes striatus) ; palm chat (Dulus dominicus) ; Haitian grackle (Holoquiscalus niger) ; pearly-eyed thrasher (Margar- ops fuscata) ; Haitian robin (Mimocichla ardosiacea) ; Haitian cuckoo (Saurotheria dominicensis) and Haitian tanager (Phoe- nicophilus palmarum). SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 719 A pair of the rare great bustards (Otis tarda) added to the collection a group (sub-order Otides) never before in the possession of the Society. Although of large size, these birds are extremely delicate and difficult to maintain in health. While in Europe during the summer the Curator secured a number of exceedingly rare and desirable birds. Most im- portant were representatives of three species of touracos,—the great-billed (Turacus macrorhynchus), Buffon’s (T. buffont) and purple-crested (Gallirex porphyreolopha). We were later able to secure a pair of the very uncommon gray touracos (Schizorhis concolor), which with the white-crested species (7. corythaix) already in the collection, gives us the most nearly complete series of touracos in captivity. The Curator also se- cured in Germany a very large specimen of the ground horn- bill (Bucorax abyssinicus), a species we have long desired. The arrival of the fully adult horned screamer (Palamedea cornuta) with the curious unicorn-like growth on the head well developed, completes the series of screamers, and gives us the distinction of being the only Zoological Park possessing all of the species of the order Palamedeiformes. Early in November, announcement was made of the dis- persal of a large private collection, situated in the center of Belgium, near Brussels. The Assistant Curator left for Belgium at once and was able to secure many rarities. A canvass of the principal zoological gardens of the continent and England added greatly to their numbers. The birds were assembled in London at the gardens of the Zoological Society, and brought thence to New York, where they arrived safely on December 25th. There were 119 specimens, representing 69 species, of which 66 were not represented in the Society’s collection. Among the most important are two immature specimens of Count Raggi’s bird of paradise (Paradisea raggiana), the male of which, when fully adult, somewhat resembles the greater birds of paradise now in the Zoological Park, except that the ornamental plumes are chocolate-red instead of yellow. The great bower bird (Chlamydodera maculata), of Aus- tralia, will attract much attention, because of his peculiar call. which is indistinguishable from the mew of a cat. Most delicate of all birds which so far have been kept in captivity are the tiny purple sunbirds, (Arachnecthra asiatica) from India. No larger than a hummingbird, the plumage of the 80 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY male is a shimmering bluish black. In captivity, their only food is a compound liquid, at which they sip almost constantly. Most gorgeous of the lot are five species of lories,—East Indian parrots whose tongues become adapted for an exclusive diet of pollen and soft fruit. These include the red-fronted (Chalcopsittacus scintillatus), Stella (Charmosyna_ stellae), dark-throated (Trichoglossus nigrigularis), red-collared (T. rubritorques) and purple-capped lories, (Lorius domicellus). A large series of brilliant Australian parrakeets contains such rare species as yellow-naped (Barnardius semitorquatus) , Barnard (B. barnardi), Barraband (Polytelis barrabandt), many colored (Psephotus multicolor), yellow-cheeked (Platy- cercus icterotis and Adelaide (P. adelaidae). Always uncom- mon, these birds have become practically unprocurable since the enactment of the new Australian bird protection laws. Among the larger birds are a variety of eagles, vultures, owls, hawks and gulls. There are three Goliath herons (Ardea goliath), standing fully four feet high when erect and so savage that it is unsafe for their keeper to enter their cage unarmed. Everyone knows the familiar little green ‘love-birds,” which tell the fortunes of the credulous by plucking cards from boxes under the direction of Italian women on street cor- ners. It is easy to imagine, then, the excitement caused in Eng- land three years ago by the appearance of birds of this species (Melopsittacus undulatus), the plumage of which was of the most delicate blue, set off by purest white. This change of color had been caused by a total elimination of the yellow from the normal green, and is of great scientific interest. These birds have been jealously guarded in Europe, and the Society’s pair are the first to find their way across the Atlantic. Probably of even greater importance to the Society than the acquiring of the above collection, was the gaining of new and important data as to the feeding of delicate birds. The inher- ent love which most Europeans have for birds leads them to spare no time or trouble in experimenting along these lines. The benefit derived from study at first hand of these methods is already apparent, not only in the improved condition of many of the most delicate specimens but also in the lessened cost of our complicated food mixtures. Pheasant Monograph.—In continuance of this work, the Curator spent three months in Europe, studying the collections in the museums of London, Tring, Paris and Berlin, thus round- SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT 81 ing out the results of his field work in the Far East. Greater progress has been made with the Monograph as a whole than was anticipated at the beginning of the year. At present the text is considerably more than a third completed, and four-fifths of the paintings have been executed. Concentration on this monographic work prevented the completion and publication of results of other researches made upon the bird collections during the year, and the only avian number of Zoologica brought out was No. 10, containing the de- scription of a new species and sub-species of pheasants,— Kuser’s blood pheasant (Ithaginis kuseri) and the Sikhim blood pheasant (I[thaginis cruentus affinis). CENSUS OF BIRDS LIVING IN THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. Januarcyel eos: Orders. Species. Specimens. Rheiformes, Rheas: =... 2 2 Struthioniformes, Ostriches = oe Z 2 Casuariiformes, Cassowaries and Emus... 2 3 Tinamiformes, Minamous: 22.2. 5 5 ( 4 years Bass Killifish or Mayfish, Fundulus majalis ............... oe Meats 6 months Variegated Minnow, Cyprinodon variegatus 0000.0 2 years Raimwater-fish, acania pared xpi tects _ 1 to 2 months Family Esocmar (Needlefishes). Billfish, Silver Gar, NOS UU IOS OUI LS Peace ee a 1 week Family Hemrruampuipar (Halfbeaks). Halt-beak, Hyporhamphus robe rte 2. ee 1 week Family GasrerostEmpAr (Sticklebacks ). Nine-spined Stickleback, Pygosteus pungitius 9000... 2 years Four-spined Stickleback, Apeltes quad racws 0.0.2.0: k vears Two-spined Stickleback, Gasterosteus bispinosus 2 years Family Syn@naruipae (Pipefishes). Common Pipefish, Siphostoma fuscum ..... a 08 ea eee _ 6 months DcaNOrse, LLipPOCAM Us WU ASONUUS oe cece reese atin 1% years Family Aruerrinipar (Silversides). Spearing, Menidia notata ........... ae Ren eC nerd S ee ae ee . 2 years Family Muammar (Mullets). Common, Mullet VMiaigilcepn als: 22 wn . 1 year Family Spuyraenmaer (Barracudas). Northern Barracuda, Sphyraena borealis 2 months Faniily AmMMopytipar (Sand Lances). Sand Lance or Sand Eel, dmmodytes americanus 00... 1 week Family Muuumar (Goat Fishes). Goatish or Red Mullet, Maullus auratus: 2... ee 3 weeks Family Scomprimaer (Mackerels). Common Mackerel, Scomber scombrus 2 -icccccccccccccccccccccscsscecceee 3 months Chub Mackerel, Scomber colias\ 222.2505 jee _ 3 months UES ONAN U Ose SL Cm TL Cl accra Fer eg ce es 3 months Family Caraneipar (Pampanos). Runner or Leatherjacket, Oligoplites saurus 000000000... 3 weeks Pilotfish, Naucrates ductor Some Ae Ss arose 2 years Amberfish, Seriola lalandi, 27-\b. fein Ee ty oo eee 2 weeks Rirddertishs Sierolancondtas2) 222 ee eee 5 months Goggler or Big-eyed Sead, T'rachurops crumenophthalmus... 6 months Yellow Mackerel or Crevalle, Carane OTB) SO SI 0208 5. 2 weet 4 years Crevalle, Caranx hippos ....... a ee Apts Voy Rts RLS aie ee 3 years iHimeadtish, Alectis cilianms 22525 222 en es 3 months Silver Moonfish, Selene vomer ................... 5 years 130 NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Moonfish or Blunt-nosed Shiner, Vomer setipinnis ... 3 Common Pampano, Trachinotus carolimas 22.0.2: 3 Round Pampano,, inachinotus falcatus) -2. 2 3 Family Pomaromatipar (Bluefishes). Bluefish or Snapper, Pomatomus saltatrta 2... 272 Family CenrroLtopumaer (Rudderfishes). Rudderfish, Palinurichthys perciformis 6 Family STROMATEIDAE. Butterfish or Harvestfish, Rhombus triacanthus — 0... 1 Long-finned Harvestfish, Rhombus paru Family SerRaANmDAE (Sea-basses). Striped Bass, Roccus lineatus. (Brought in as two-year- old; will be 21 years old this spring, 1918)................. 19 2 White Perch, Morone americana Black Sea-bass, Centropristes striatus Family Loxsoripar (Triple-tails). Triple-tail or Flasher, Lobotes surimamensts 22222... 2 Sandfish, Diplectrum formosum Family PriacaNnTHIDAE. Redfish, Pseudopriacanthus altus (a wanderer from the EROPICS 5 eset aa el See ce ne eres eee caer eet taeeeee Seenee 16 Family Harmuuiar (Grunts). Pigfish or Sailors choice, Orthopristis chrysopterus ....... Res: Family Sparipar (Porgies). Scup or Porgy, Stenotomus chrysops 2.2.2 Oe Peeg Rintish,, Lagodon erhomboides) =. 2 eee eee 2 Sheepshead, Archosargus probatocephalus 0000.00.00. 5 Family Scrarnrmar (Drum-fishes). Weakfish or Squeteague, Cynoscion regalis 5 Sea lroutCynoscton mebulosus coe ee 3 Yellow-tail or Silver Perch, Bairdiella chrysura 0000... 6 Channel (Bass, Scvacnops ocell atic... ne ree eee 7 Spot or Lafayette, Leiostomus wanthurus 2 Croaker, Micropogon undulatus 223 n se eee 2 KMingish> Vientecirp hus savatlts en. ee ee 6 Sea-drum’ or Red-drum, Pogonias cromis) => 5 Banded Warimus.Marumius iasSclatu sass ee 6 Family Lasripar (Wrasses). Tantog or: Blacktsh, (autoga onitis 2.5 = 7 Cunner or) Bergall, (Cienolabrus adspensus (6 ee 4 Family Epuippmar (Spadefishes). Spadefish, Chaetodipterus faber ic... 3 eee a Butterflyfish, Chaetodon ocellatus 2 Family Monacanruiae (Filefishes). Filefish or Leatherfish, Monacanthus hispidus 0.000.000... 1 Orange, Filefish, Alutena schoepii; eee 3 years years years years months month month years years years months months years years years years years weeks months years years years months years months years years years years year years SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Family 'TerraopontTipae (Puffers). Smooth Puffer or Rabbitfish, Lagocephalus laevigatus 6 Puffer or Swellfish, Spherotdes maculatus ecco 1 Family Dropontipar (Porcupine Fishes). Spiny Boxfish or Burrfish, Chylomycterus schoepfi 8 Family Corripar (Sculpins). Long-spined Sculpin, Myowxocephalus octodecimspinosus...... 6 Grubby or Mitchill’s Sculpin, Myovocephalus aeneus......... 6 Nea-robin, Eleguitripterus \aMenricaiuUs eccrine een 2 Family Cyctoprertpar (Lump Suckers). Lumpfish, Cyclopterus lumpus.......... Bel eee: Guinea ries bev Be a 2 Family Trretipar (Gurnards). Common Sea-robin or Gurnard, Prionotus carolinus 0000... 1 Striped Sea-robin or Gurnard, Prinotus strigatus. ................. 6 Southern Striped Sea-robin, Prinotus evolans ....... eee 3 Family CerpHaLacantTuipare (Flying Gurnards). Flying Sea-robin, Cephalacanthus volitans 0.000000. om 6 Family Gosupar (Gobies). Naked Goby or Oysterfish, Gobiosoma bosei 0.0.0.0... ae Family Ecuenemmar (Remoras). Shark Sucker or Remora, Echeneis nawcrates 00.1.0... 1 Family Uranoscopipar (Star Gazers). Stargazer, Astroscopus guttatus. .............. Ss Sec ee ee) Family Barracnoipmar (Toadfishes ). Common Noadtish, Opsanius tau 22 a 4 Family Biennipar (Blennies). Inocka Kel Pholis gqunnellus ee. 2.0 Ree ee ee 2 Family Zoarcmaer (Eel Pouts). Eel Pout or Muttonfish, Zoarces anguillaris 00. |) Family Opnripimae (Cusk Eels). Slippery-dick, Missola marginata ccc cee Bone: 3 Family Mertucipar (Hakes). Whiting or Silver Hake, Merluccius bilimearis _2.........:2:::::00.. 6 Family Gapipar (Codfishes). RollacksGPowachtis Our suse et ere ct ee 6 Tomcod or Frostfish, Microgadus tomcod -..:::::::::ccccccceeeee 6 Common Codfish, Gadus callarias 2.22000 peat eer eee 6 Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinws ctn.cictececse atest: 6 Spotted Codling, Urophycis regius 000000... Ss ee tea ete 6 \ailomiter ls Geille (hay al WGN: UCLOIIS sees cere cee oe gan Secs ee 6 Squirrelubake, inophyers clvuss .. ea een eee eee renee ele 6 Family PLevronectipar (Flounders). Summer Flounder or Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus ............. 6 Four-spotted Flounder, Paralichthys oblonqus 0.0.0.0... 6 Winter Flounder, Pseudopleuronectes americanus .............. 1 Window Pane or Star Flounder, Lophopsetta maculata ...... 6 131 months year years months months years months year months months months year year months years weeks months years months months months months months months months months months months year months By NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY Family Soxeipar (Soles). American Sole or Hog-choker, Archirus fasciatus 0. Family Lopuimar (Anglers). Common Angler or Goosefish, Lophius piscatorius —.0.. Sargasso-fish or Mouse-fish, Pterophyrne histrio MARINE FISHES (Tropical, from Bermuda and Key West, Florida). Family Siturmar (Catfishes). Sea-catfish or Gaff-topsail, Felichthys marinus... eee Sea-catlish, i emanematuclelitys siCliS ae ee Family Muragenipar (Morays). Spotted Moray, Lycodontis moringa .. Brown Moray, Lycodontis sp... Green) Moray, Laycodontisijunebrisi, = a oe ae Striped Moray, Channomuraena vittata 2.2.0... Family HoLocentrripar (Squirrel-fishes ). Squirrel-fish, Holocentrus ascencionis 0.0.00... Jeapetee wec Squirrel-fish, Holocentrus stcctfer .....:e:c:cccccee ee ee Family Caranemar (Pampanos). Pilotfish, Naucrates ductor. ................. Viens @k gs SS Bly SRS ERR VO OVS ws Sy SS SADA ASHI OAGAUVMHBAAIO SAHA AAH S ADAP ADA DAIS PMH: ie aS, LO fa ZA ~ SAV WS : = eee - WN ARRAN ~ \ \ SS \ SS SY \ . . 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