The measurements of bones of the hind limb are as follows:--

_Femur._

Length 320 mm.

Width at distal end 190 "

_Tibio-tarsus._

Length 640 mm.

There are at Tring two eggs of this species.

No. 1, traded.

Length 283.0 mm.

Width 215.0 "

Large circumference 777.5 "

Small circumference 670.0 "

No. 2 Ambondo, Ambovombé in the district of Fort Dauphin.

Large circumference 775 mm.

Small circumference 662.5 "

There are recorded of these eggs, besides the two mentioned above, eight

further specimens, varying from 810 mm. to 771.5 mm. in large

circumference, and 686 mm. to 654 mm. in small circumference.

In addition to these there are in various collections about eight or nine

eggs whose species is doubtful. {227}

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