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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828 by Various
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15. Enclosed Area and Fountain for _Aquatic Birds_, as pelicans,
Solan geese, China geese, black swans, &c.
16. Aviary.

Here are three handsome crested cranes, four Indian spoonbills, together
with three storks, three or four cockatoos, whose brilliant plumage
outvies the gayest robe of art, and three curassos.

17. Grove and Huts for _Esquimaux Dogs_

of which there are three fine specimens.

18. Fountain, &c. for _Water Fowl_.
19. Enclosure for _Zebras, Indian Cows, &c_.
20. Houses on poles for _Monkeys_.

[Illustration]

These are distributed beside the walks. The monkey is attached by a
chain to a ring loosely round the pole, by which means he ascends and
descends at pleasure.

21. Intended Aviary, (supposed for _Eagles, Vultures_, &c.).
22. Twenty acres about to be added.
23. House for _Monkeys, &c_.

Here are double rows of cages, containing a fine South American ocelot,
a lynx, a puma, coatamondis, an ichneumon, and several monkeys; the last
affording an excellent opportunity of appreciating the fidelity of Mr.
Landseer's _Monkeyana,_ and illustrating the vraisemblance of men and
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