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THE SPIDER MONKEY. 



tion. Although the Spider Monkey has been known to walk in a 

 manner much more steady than that of any other monkey, yet this 

 bipedal progression was only employed for a few paces, and with a ha- 

 ven of rest in view in the shape of a window-sill, on which the creature 

 could rest its hands. The tail is also curled over the head, like the 

 letter S, by way of a balance. 



In captivity, the Marimonda is a gentle and affectionate animal, at- 

 taching itself strongly to those persons to whom it takes a fancy, and 

 playing many fantastic gambols to attract their attention. Its angry 

 feelings, although perhaps easily roused, do not partake of the petulant 

 malignity which so often characterizes the monkey race, and are quite 



The Ursine Howler {Mycetes ursinus). 



free from the rancorous vengeance which is found in the baboons. 

 Very seldom does it attempt to bite, and even when such an event 

 does take place, it is rather the effect of sudden terror than of delib- 

 erate malice. 



On account of its amiable nature it is often brought into a domesti- 

 cated state, and, if we may give credence to many a traveller, is 



