8 NATURAL HISTORY ESSAYS 



ones either clinging underneath the mother's chest 

 or perched on her shoulder. The monkeys would 

 allow a fairly near approach when high up in the 

 trees. They silently occupied themselves in 

 stripping off and eating the leaves or berries from 

 the branches : there was no quarrelling or chat- 

 tering as might have been expected from the 

 behaviour of menagerie animals. Fourteen indi- 

 viduals were seen between half-past eight and 

 half-past ten on that June morning. The monkeys 

 seem to lie down during the heat of the day : 

 certainly several of them appeared to be taking 

 shelter from the sun, and they are said to be 

 difficult to find after eleven o'clock. The Arab 

 guide was quite proud to be able to point out the 

 monkeys, and even endeavoured to assist with the 

 camera. It is strictly forbidden to shoot any of 

 the animals : a few young individuals are however 

 captured from time to time, and find their way 

 into European Zoos. 



