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THE TEE-TEE. 



The TEE-TEE, or TITI as the name is sometimes given is a native of Brazil, and is 

 found in great numbers. Another name for the animal is the SAIMIRI. 



The colors of the Tee-tee are very diversified. A grayish olive is spread over the 

 body and limbs, the latter being washed with a rich golden hue. The ears are quite 

 white, and the under surface of the body is whitish gray. The tip of the tail is 

 black. 



There are several species of Tee-tee, four of which are in the British Museum. Our 

 engraving of the last of these monkeys, namely, the COLLARED TEE-TEE, is given 

 opposite. 



They are most engaging little creatures, attaching themselves strongly to their 

 possessors, and behaving with a gentle intelligence that lifts them far above the greater 

 part of the monkey race. Their temper is most amiable, and anger seems to be almost 

 unknown to them. In the expression of their countenance, there is something of an 

 infantine innocence, which impresses itself the more strongly when the little creatures 

 are alarmed. Sudden tears fill the clear hazel eyes, and, by the little, imploring, 

 shrinking gestures, they establish an irresistible claim on all kindly sympathies. 



TEE-TEE. Callttbrix Sciureus. 



The Tee-tees have a curious habit of watching the lips of those who speak to them, 

 just as if they could understand the words that are spoken, and when they become quite 

 familiar, are fond of sitting on their friend's shoulder, and laying their tiny fingers on 

 his lips. They seem to have an intuitive idea of the empire of language, and to try, in 

 their own little way, to discover its mysteries. 



A pleasant musky odor exhales from these animals. Their beautiful, furry tails 

 have no prehensile power, but can be wrapped about any object, or even coiled round 

 their own bodies in order to keep them warm. 



The strange looking animal which is represented in the engraving on the opposite page, 

 is no less remarkable in its character than in its looks. It is savage in its temper, and 

 liable to gusts of furious passion, during which it is apt to be a very unpleasant 

 neighbor, for it has long sharp teeth, and does not hesitate to use them. 



On examining this animal, the attention is at once drawn to the curious manner in 

 which both extremities of the body are decorated. 



The beard is of a dull black color, and is formed chiefly by hairs which start from 

 the sides of the jaw and chin, and project forward in the curious fashion which gives 

 the animal so strange an expression. 



