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120 for, either on the supposition of fully organized monogamy or polygamy. It is possible that when a larger number of careful observations have been made, and the Ostrich, both in its wild state and under domesticated conditions, has been scientifically studied, we shall find certain curious and exceptional conditions governing the nidification and sexual relations of these birds. And it is much to be desired that those especially who have opportunities of studying the Ostrich in its wild state, or of obtaining exact information from those who have had these opportunities, should carefully collect all facts, as this matter is one of much scientific interest.