176 THE NATURAL HISTOET OP 



Bennet observes, is peculiarly varied and graceful. 

 The head, neck, sides, and middle of the body beneath, 

 are of a deep ash colour, gradually becoming darker 

 on the outside of the limbs, and finally changing into 

 a deep black upon the hands. The tail also exhibits a 

 dark shade, and terminates with a point entirely black. 

 The general colour may be described as consisting of a 

 mixture of black and white, the former predominating, 

 and the whole having a grisly appearance. But the most 

 conspicuous feature, is a straight line of long white hairs, 

 surmounting a less obvious one of black, which runs 

 in a crescent form across the forehead, above the eyes, 

 and extends nearly to the ears. The specimen in 

 the Zoological Society was playful and familiar. By 

 Linnaeus the Diana monkey is said to be fond of all 

 kinds of vegetables, but particularly to delight in 

 fruits, raisins, nuts, and almonds ; and would willingly 

 also eat eggs and bread, but animal food was not en- 

 joyed; it drank often, and before taking anything 

 would always smell it. It was remarkably fond of 

 heat ; and, when the cold season commenced, gave 

 vent to its uneasiness in shrill complaints. Every 

 thing that is set before the animal is turned over, 

 even the vessel which is put down with its food. 

 When a stranger is introduced it shows its teeth, and 

 bows repeatedly with the head and, if enraged, en- 

 deavours to bite its enemy. 



This genus will contain seven or eight species in 

 addition; for a brief notice of which we refer out 



