MONKEYS. 



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nostrils far apart, and many of them have the tail 

 capable of grasping objects, and thus of being used in 

 climbing and in picking up objects which cannot be 

 reached by the hand. Monkeys live mainly on the 

 trees, and feed upon fruits, nuts, eggs, and insects. 

 They are mischievous and thievish. 



The Chimpanzee of Western Africa is one of the 

 Monkeys having no tail, which are called Apes. Of 

 all its tribe, it is thought to be the most like Man ; but 

 the great African Ape, called the Gorilla, is a larger 

 species. Although when in an upright position the 

 Chimpanzee somewhat resembles a human being, its 

 long muzzle and other characters separate it ■widely 

 even from the lowest tribes 

 of the human family. The 

 Orang-outang is an j\pe 

 which inhabits Borneo, and 

 is smaller than the Chim- 

 panzee. The latter may be 

 nearly five feet high. The 



Fig. 36. — Skull of Baboon. 



Fig. 37. — Kahau. Fig. 38. — Spider Monkey. 



Kahau of Tidia is about the size of a large dog, and is 

 named from its peculiar cry. The Baboons, often 



