That deficiency is now being made good at great speed.
The work is rather more laborious and costly than some expected, for the native chalk (which comes within an inch or two of the surface) needs considerable reinforcement ; but the Bostock lions will soon be seen in a lair delved in the natural rock ; and one of the chief criticisms of Whipsnade from the visitor's point of view will be answered. It seemed to some too empty. The bluebell walks, the oak and fir woods and the sixty-mile view were not in some quarters thought sufficient substitute for " close-ups " of the animals of the world. The breezy height has been found congenial both to the birds and beasts of many different climes. It is proving a successful health resort ; and there have been many fewer strays than many people expected. It seemed not unlikely that many birds, however carefully looked after, would effect an escape ; but only two, I believe, are known to have wandered into the wilds of Bedfordshire.
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