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Tribe of Monkeys with Non-Prehensile Tails. — To the 

 category of Monkeys with non-prehensile tails belong the genera 

 Callithrix, Saimiri, Nocthora, and Saki. 



Genus Callithrix.- — ^The Callithrix, Sagouins, or Tee-Tees, are 

 nearly the same size as Squirrels; the pelage is abundant, and 

 their tail long and very hairy. These are nocturnal or crepuscular 

 animals, and live on trees or in brushwood, feeding chiefly on fruits 

 or insects. They are full of vivacity and gentleness, and readily 



Fig :J49. — Oullared Tee-Tee (CuJhthru: torqiuttu^}. 



adapt themselves to captivity ; but their intelligence is only of a 

 medium standard. They are all natives of Brazil and Peru. Two 

 pretty species, the Ruffled and the Collared Tee-Tee (Fig. 249), 

 are remarkable for a thick white beard, which contrasts strongly 

 with the deep brown of their coat. 



Genus Saimiri. — The Saimiris, or Squirrel- Monkej^s, are little, 

 quick-moving animals with a sprightly countenance, and not unlike 

 the Squirrels in character and size, as their name implies. They 

 have the brain well developed, and are remarkably intelligent. 

 Nocturnal, like the preceding, they live nearly in the same fashion, 

 loving to seclude themselves in coppices and in well- wooded locali- 

 ties ; they even occasionally inhabit holes in rocks. They are carni- 

 vorous, for they eagerly pursue not only small birds, but also certain 

 species of Mammals. Guiana and Brazil are their native country. 



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