Mammals Monkeys 
tunity for exercise. The perches should be made of 
stout branches; the floor should be well-covered with 
straw, or sawdust, which should be renewed fre- 
quently. At the top of the cage there should be a 
sleeping box, which can be removed to be cleaned. 
The cage should be kept in an even temperature of 
about 75° F. 
An out-of-door home can be given the monkey in 
our warm southern climate, and in the summer in the 
north. The house should be at least six feet square, 
and be placed in a well-sheltered position, and the 
floor should be raised above the ground. There 
should be connected with the house an outside run 
covered with netting. In both house and run there 
should be strong perches, and the whole establish- 
ment should be thoroughly cleaned often. 
In placing the monkey out of doors it is often more 
desirable not to cage him at all, as he is so restless and 
active; in that case his range may be limited by 
fastening him to some object with a light chain, so 
that he can bemoved from place to place occasionally. 
Wherever his home is, the pet should be warm and 
comfortable. He should have plenty of covering, 
and be kept free from any dampness. He should also 
be kept clean. 
FOOD 
The monkey is fond of most of the food which we 
eat, but should be given little animal food. The 
following is recommended: Boiled rice or tapioca, 
baked or boiled potatoes, ripe bananas and ripe sweet 
apple, stale bread, occasionally a small raw onion and 
at all times plenty of raw carrots, as this vegetable 
has a very excellent effect upon the digestive system. 
Whole peanuts roasted may be given occasionally, 
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