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MAMMALIA. 



The MandriU (Fig. 253) is one of the Cynocephali whose 

 colours are the brightest. It has the face streaked with 

 briUiant red, blue, and black bands. The upper part of the 

 thighs is of a bright red, mixed with blue, and very peculiar m 

 appearance. What is more remarkable is that these diverse 

 colorations are not permanent, but disappear after or even durmg 



Fig. 2.53. — Mandrills (Pupio maliuon). 



disease. They seem to result from a particular vascular injection, 

 which acquires its maximum of energy when the animal is under 

 the influence of violent feelings. 



The Mandrill, when old, is vindictive and malicious. Even when 

 taken young, and supposed to be tame, it should never be trusted, 

 more especially in the vicinity of females. Captivitj' does not tone 

 down in anj^ way the violence of its character. 



