RMRDHA43–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park . Zoos; Zoo animals. NEW VOIIK ZOOLOGICAL PARK.. COPPEEHEAD SNA^E, Venomous Reptiles.—Because of the number of species of rattlesnakes which have found lodgment in the United States, and the trouble they have caused in a few localities, we are specially interested in all serpents which are danger- ous to man. The species named below represent the deadly genera which civilized man has most cause to fear. The Diamond-Back Rattlesnake, {Crotalus adamanteus), is too handsome, too showy, and too large to be chosen as the best average type of

RMPG287G–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. NEW YOHK ZUOLOGICAL TAI^K. 55. The Dromedary, or Single-Humped Camel, (Camehts dro- medarius), is a smaller animal than the preceding, of lighter build, and therefore capable of much more speed in travel- ling. This siDceies never is clothed with long hair. Next to the Camel House and corrals is the installation for the nearest relatives of those species,—the Llamas, Gua- nacos and other cameloids of South America. THE LLAMA HOUSE, No. 38. Collection of Cameloids was presented by Mr. Robert S. Brewster-. The ar

RMRDHA7C–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park . Zoos; Zoo animals. New roEK zoological park. 127. GTRFAXCON. devoted to the Flying Cage, it is unnecessary to repeat descriptions here. The Exterior Cages.—Although the ten large cages on the exterior of the Bird House belong to the Aquatic Birds, until the great Eagle and Vulture Aviary has been erected they must be occupied by the birds of prey. The following are a few of the most conspicuous species: Bald Eagle, (Haliaetus leucoccphahis).—The appearance of the adult Bald Eagle, our National emblem, with its con- spicuous white head

RMPG1MJ3–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. 136 POPULAR OFFICIAL GUIDE.. FLYING CAGE. able size, two hickories aud an oak; and it contains a pool of water a hundred feet long, and shrubbery in abundance. The idea of a very large cage for herons and egrets, is not new, for there are in existence several other flying cages, somewhat smaller than this. The first was ei'ected in the Rotterdam Zoological Garden by its Director, the late Dr. A. Von Bemmelin, whose experiment proved very successful. Others are at London and in Paris Jardin d'Acelimata- tion. Th

RMRDHJ8E–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park . Zoos; Zoo animals. NEW i'ORK ZOOLOGICAL PARK.. N0BIAN GIRAFFES. ing to it rank as a separate species, because of its inter- gradation with the Nubian form, {camelopardalis). Judging from all evidence now available, it seems that the Giraffes of to-day represent the midway stage of an effort to develop several species from the parent stock, the Three-Horned Giraffe, which is the species here rep- resented. The existing forms, including all species and sub- species, intergrade and run together in a manner that is fairly bewildering; but

RMPG3R8B–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. 136 POPULAR OFFICIAL GUIDE.. CEREOPSIS GEESE. able size, two hickories and an oak; and it contains a pool of water a hundred feet long, and shrubbery in abundance. The idea of a very large cage for herons and egrets, is not new, for there are in existence several other flying cages, somewhat smaller than this. The first was erected in the Rotterdam Zoological Garden by its Director, the late Dr. A. Von Bemmelin, whose experiment proved very successful. Others are at London and in Paris Jardin d'Acclimata- tion.

RMPG1MJX–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. NEW YOKK ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 127. EUKOPEAN' EROT^'X BEAR. Tu'O cubs are nursing. The Japanese Black Bear, (Ursus japonicus), from nortli- ern Japan, is one of the smallest of living bears, being only sliglitly larger tlian the Malay sun bear. In general ap- pearance it suggests a small edition of the American black bear. The first specimen exhibited at the Zoological Park was very good-natured, but all tliose received since are nervous and irritable, and also very timid. The Sloth Bear, (Ursus labiatus), often cal

RMRDJ1WM–. Popular official guide to the New York zoological park . Zoos. 102 POPULAR OFFICIAL GUIDE.. SWIFT OR KIT FOX. fair condition, its coat of thick, silvery gray fur is as smooth and even as if recently trimmed by a barber. On the western plains, where it once had for companions the buffalo and prong-horn, the Swift is becoming rare. Its worst enemy is the deadly strychnine bottle of the ranch- man. This species does not thrive in the Pox Dens, and it will be found in the Burrowing Animal's Quarters, where it seems pleased to consider itself at home. In the Small-Mammal House is shown a new spec

RMPG1MG3–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. XEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 151. JULFHU;-"; cr.!=:#Ty:p cockatoo. TOCO toucan. sary to quarter that species â n-itli other birds alntudautly able to defend themselves against its attacks. On the northern side of the Main Hall there will be found a very interesting group of Cuban birds, another of birds of the Bahamas, a fair-sized collection of Finches. Weavers. Canaries. Trogons. and other small species of foreign lands. Here also is the rare and beatitiftilly-plumed Greater Bird of Paradise. â¢. P^:'id:Si

RMRDHA7M–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park . Zoos; Zoo animals. NEW YORE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 123. GEEAT WHITE HERON. Just why so large a number of people should be so persis- tent in this error is a psychological problem; but the fact remains that people will not say "heron." This Great Blue Heron is the largest and most noteworthy bird of our northern marshes. Thanks to the fact that it bears no desirable "plumes," and its flesh is not edible, it has been permitted to live. When not molested, it becomes quite trustful, and when wading along a shore, fishing for

RMPG3R6X–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 147. WILD TURKEY. but merely a brief statement of a fact which the visitor has a right to know. It was designed on our long-established principle that every captive wild creature is entitled to life, exercise and happiness. Our principle of very large cages, with many birds in each cage, is just the reverse of the views that have prevailed in the older zoological gardens, even down to the present day. To an important extent, the cage equipment of this building represents a new departur

RMRDHA73–. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park . Zoos; Zoo animals. NEW YOKE ZOOLOGICAL PARK. 129 râââ â1. SPECTACLE OWL. ly noiseless flight. The soft, downy feathers of the owl permit it to wing its way through the air with as little noise as a falling leaf. The Screech Owl, {Otus asio).âThis little horned owl is our commonest species, and frequents the neighborhood of dwellings and orchards. Being nocturnal it is more com- mon than is generally supposed, and its curious cry, which is not a screech, but a musical, quavering series of notes, is the cause most frequently leading to i