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rider remained firm, and bestrode the animal with as much 
pertinacity as one skilled in equestrianism would the most 
rampant steed. 
No little difficulty is experienced in settling the species of 
the Capuchins, for their fur is rather variable in tint, and some 
individuals differing so greatly as to cause them to look like 
another species. The general color of the Capuchin—Cebus 
apella—is a golden olive, a white fur bordering the face in 
some, though not in all individuals. Cedus fatuellus, com- 
monly called the Horned Sapajou or Capuchin, is much more 
conspicuous than the last, as the erect fringe of hair that 
projects so prominently from the forehead indicates it at 
once: hence from the front, the hair assumes the appearance 
of two tufts or horns, from which peculiarity the animal 
derives its name. These horns are not completely devel- 
oped until the monkey has attained maturity. There is also 
a manifest difference in color of hair, the Sapajou having a 
constant tinge of red in its fur. It is usually of adeep brown 
color, but in some individuals there is a marked resemblance 
to that peculiar purple-black which is obtainable by diluting 
common black ink with water, while in others the ruddy 
hue is so pronounced as to impart a chestnut tint to the 
animal’s hair. The fringed crest is tipped with gray. 
Perhaps no more interesting form of the Capuchins exists 
than the Weeper Monkey, or Sai, or, as it is called in the 
books, Cebus capucinus. As in the case of the two preced- 
ing species, it is an inhabitant of Venezuela and Brazil, and 
as lively as any of its congeners. Like its brethren, its tail is 
invested with a dense growth of hair, but this does not inter- 
fere with its prehensile powers. The Sai is possessed of a 
large amount of intelligence, and its quaint little ways make 
it a great favorite with those who delight to watch its quick 
and agile movements. While things of a vegetable character 
constitute the chief part of its food, yet it manifests a fond- 
ness for various kinds of insects, and is sometimes known to 
ascend to higher prey, for it has been observed to feed upon 
