Berlin and its environs; handbook for travellers . er (ascent 10 pf.) may also be mentioned. The collection of animals embraces about 1300 different kinds,several here shown for the first time in any zoological garden. Manyinteresting specimens have recently been brought from the Germancolonies. Animals of the same species but from different regionsare exhibited together for the purposes of comparison. Among thebeasts of prey mention may be made of the X. varieties of the tiger,leopard, and puma, which remain here in the open air even in completed wing of the great aviary contains 4
Berlin and its environs; handbook for travellers . er (ascent 10 pf.) may also be mentioned. The collection of animals embraces about 1300 different kinds,several here shown for the first time in any zoological garden. Manyinteresting specimens have recently been brought from the Germancolonies. Animals of the same species but from different regionsare exhibited together for the purposes of comparison. Among thebeasts of prey mention may be made of the X. varieties of the tiger,leopard, and puma, which remain here in the open air even in completed wing of the great aviary contains 400 separate cagesfor foreign birds; among 130 varieties of parrots, 20 are greenparrots from the Amazon. Nearly every known variety of cranesand storks is represented. Many rarities are to be found alsoamong the deer (abont 50 varieties), wild goats, wild sheep, and wildcattle. — The animals are usually fed between 6 and 7 fromJune to September. Wed. is a fast-day for the carnivora. Comp. thelists exhibited at various points in the
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