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Tllf. CHIMPANZEE, CALLED JAC QUELINE , AT THE GARDEN OF TLAXTS, TARIS. 



1. THE TRUE APES: ANTIIROPO.HOKPIIA. 



The leading group of the quadrumana is that in which tlic animals arc destitute alike of tails 

 and cheek-pouches. These are called the anthropomorphous apes, as they possess the highest in- 

 telliu' nee, and the greatest resemblance to man in their structure. Of these, there are three 

 genera— those of the Chimpanzee, the Oranp, and the Gibbon. In regard to the species belonging" 

 to these, there has been until recently great confusion. Buffon considered the chimpanzee as 

 identical with the orang, but it is ascertained to be distinct. The gorilla was also supposed to 

 be the same as the chimpanzee: it is now known to be a separate species.- The pongo was 

 irded a-s a distinct species, but has proved to be the adult orang. 



