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for it the name of the lion monkey. This species is 

 often brought to Europe, and its beauty, and mild 

 temper, and gentleness, render it a general favou- 

 rite. They are, however, very tender, and the least 

 damp causes them to droop, and if continued, kill* 

 them. Little is known of their native habiis ; but 

 F. Cuvier thinks that they live a good deal in the 

 manner of the squirrels, and that they remain 

 almost constantly on the trees. He has never seen 

 them attempt to stand upon the hinder extremities. 

 The accompanying illustration is taken from the plate 

 of Fred. Cuvier. The next animal we shall de- 

 scribe is perhaps the smallest monkey known, it is 



