606 MAMMALIA. 



A Cliimioanzee about eigliteen montlis old was obtained in 183o 

 by the Zoological Societj' of London ; tbis animal sought to obtain 

 the s-^Tiipathies of all who came near it. It was lively and full 

 of play, and not so malicious as the majority of Monkeys. It 

 examined oTerything with a sagacious air, which almost made one 

 laugh. It was on the best terms with its keepers, who treated it 

 like a spoiled child, and entered with good grace into all its pranks 

 and gambols. Every day thej' washed its face and hands, an 

 operation it bore with much gravity. 



Its food was composed of farinaceous substances, fruits, and 

 boiled milk, and its usual drink was tea ; it always refused fer- 

 mented liquors. Its favourites were the cook and the man whose 

 special duty was to attend on it. It recognised their step, and 

 showed symptoms of great pleasure at their approach. As soon 

 as it perceived them it gave a dull cry to express its satisfaction, 

 ran towards them, climbed on their knees or their shoulders, and 

 made a great fuss over them. 



Unfoi'tunately, this specimen was prematurely removed from 

 the observation of naturalists, for it died after a few months' 

 captivity. 



THE END. 



tBINT£D BY VtBTUE AKD CO., CITY EOAD. LOKItON. 



