CHAPTER IV 



Observations of Adults at the New York Zoological 



Park 



The interesting records secured from Chim and Panzee 

 at once suggested comparison with others of the species, to 

 determine what similarities might exist. No extensive ob- 

 servations have as yet been made for this purpose; but the 

 writer is indebted to Dr. WilHam T. Hornaday, Director 

 of the New York Zoological Park, for the opportunity of 

 studying briefly, though under excellent conditions, the three 

 fine adult chimpanzees in that collection.^ 



Boma, a splendid male specimen in this group, was highly 

 articulate, while Suzette was silent for the most part, and 

 Fanny chiefly tonal in her utterance. Boma's regular food 

 was oranges, apples, and bananas, and he usually began call- 

 ing for it about an hour before feeding time, which varied 

 somewhat. He would move about restlessly or sit with his 

 eyes fastened on the passage-way through which his keeper 

 was expected, and would utter certain preliminary phrases 

 as softly as his full baritone voice allowed. Some of these 

 were as follows: 



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1 Acknowledgment is also due to Mr. Palmer, Keeper of the Pri- 

 mate House for much kindly assistance. 



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