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THE INTERMEDIATE PRIMATES 



to the almost repulsive and unattractive countenance of the animal. The 

 fore- and hindlimbs are of nearly equal length. The species run on their hands 

 and feet with the eyes directed down\\ard so that they are obliged to elevate 



Courfesy. Amcr;can Museum oj Nulural Htslory 



FIG. 132. HABITAT GROUP. BABOON AT THE WATER HOLE. 



the large, overhanging eyebn)ws in the attempt to look upward and forward. 

 The palms of the hands together with the soles of the feet are laid Hat 

 upon the ground in walking and running. The thumb is long and prominent, 

 reaching to the middle of the iirst joint of the forefinger. The neck is also 

 relatively long, and cheek pouches are present. 



