containing two fine leopards, a porcupine, and racoons. In an adjoining den are three wolves.
11. Gothic House for Lamas.
This is one of the most picturesque objects in the grounds. It contains two lamas. These animals are common in South America, particularly in the mountainous parts of Peru, where they are employed as beasts of burthen. One of the lamas was presented to the Society by the Duke of Bedford.
12. Circular Aviary for Birds of Prey
containing a fine griffon vulture, a white-headed North American eagle, hawks, falcons, and owls; among the latter is the great horned owl. This is supposed by Linnaeus, and many antiquaries, to have been the bird of Minerva. The collection is remarkably splendid.
13. Hut for Beavers.
14. Hut for Foreign Goats.
15. Enclosed Area and Fountain for Aquatic Birds, as pelicans,
Solan geese, China geese, black swans, &c.