466 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE HARE-LIPPED MONKEY. 

 (Si mi a CynomolgttS) Linn. Lc Macaque, Buff.) 



WE have placed this animal next to the Baboons, 

 because it makes the nearest approach to them in 

 the form of its body, which is short and thick : its 

 head and muzzle are large; its visage ugly, naked, 

 and wrinkled; and its nostrils divided, like those of 

 a Hare : its tail, however, is long, like that of a 

 Monkey : the colour of the hair on the upper part 

 of the body is a greenish ash, lighter on the breast 

 and belly. 



There are several varieties, which differ both in 

 size and colour. 



This animal is found in Guinea, Congo, and some 

 of the southern parts of Africa. They go in troops, 

 and do infinite mischief to the plantations of millet, 

 which they carry off under their arms and in their 

 mouths. They are extremely nice and delicate in 

 their choice ; and by pulling up what does not 

 please them, do more damage than by what they 

 really eat. 



THE PATAS, OR RED MONKEY. 



Is nearly of the same size as the last, and inhabits 

 the same country ; its body is, however, rather 

 longer, its face less hideous, and its hair more 

 beautiful. It is remarkable for the brilliancy of its 

 coat, which is of so bright a red, as to have the 

 appearance of being painted. 



There are two varieties of this kind : the one is 

 distinguished by a black line above the eyes, ex- 



