THE KAHAU. 



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as may be seen by the engraving, an animal of very unattractive fea- 

 tures, principally on account of its enormously lengthened nose. This 

 feature does not present itself in perfection until the Kahau has reached 

 its maturity. 



In size, the Kahau is about equal to the Hoonuman, and seems to be 

 an active animal, leaping from branch to branch, through distances of 

 fifteen feet or more. 



KA.HAU {Presbytes carvatus). 



For the preternatural ugliness of the countenance the Kahau is par- 

 tially compensated by the beautiful coloring of its fur, which is thick, 

 but not woolly, nor very long. The principal color in the body is a 

 bright chestnut red, the sides of the face, part of the shoulders, and 

 under part of the body being of a golden yellow. A rich brown tint 

 is spread over the head and between the shoulders, the arms and legs 

 taking a whiter tinge than the shoulders. 



