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G. BUSK ON THE MAMMALIAN REMAINS FROM THE

Fig. 4.—Pelvis of Gulo luscus.

The second fragment, also of the pelvis, though less perfect, presents the same characters, so far as they can he perceived.

II. Order RUMINANTIA.

1. Bos.

Bones of a large Bovine species constitute the greater bulk of the Collection. All (with one or two exceptions of smaller size) are of the same type; and most of them, in all probability, belong to the same individual.

Amongst these may be enumerated:—

1. An atlas, recently broken into several fragments. The condyloid cup measures 4⋅7 by 10⋅0 inches, and the axial articulation 5⋅3 inches in transverse diameter. The transverse diameter of the ring at the hinder border is 2⋅5 inches.

2. An axis 4⋅0 inches long, with a least diameter of the centrum of 3⋅5 inches.

3. All the remaining cervical vertebræ.

4. Several dorsal and lumbar vertebræ. (Altogether between 35 and 40 vertebrae).

5. A left radius measuring 14 inches in length.

6. The corresponding humerus, 13⋅5 inches long, with a least circumference of 7⋅75 inches.

7. A left metatarsal.

8. Left femur wanting the distal extremity.

9. The corresponding right femur, comprising the entire shaft.