U. — Is an Ursine-Beaver
The specimen mounted is, I believe, unique. A noted scientist in private life, in public life an exquisite Ursine—or (as some say) Leonine—there are no data extant to assist us in forming an opinion as to why he did it.
It is scarcely likely that this phenomenon will flower again for centuries. Should a pale reflection be observed, remember that the salient points are: (a.) great width across the cheek-bones, (b.) uniformity of foliage.
The miracle mounted opposite had tendrils, delicate, wonderful, almost on the lower edge of the eye-lids.
The osseous formation of the nasal promonotory should be carefully studied by earnest amateurs.