26 THE MARIKINA. 
even the quick-sighted and ready-winged flies as they flit by, striking rapid 
blows at them with its little paws. 
The general colour of the Douroucouli is a greyish-white, over which a 
silvery lustre plays in certain lights. The spine is marked with a brown line, 
and the breast, abdomen, and inside of the limbs are marked with a very 
light chestnut, almost amounting to orange. The faceis remarkable for three 
very distinct black lines, which radiate from each other, and which have 
earned for the animal the title of “Trivergatus,” or “ Three-striped.” There 
are but very slight external indications of ears, and in order to expose the 
organs of hearing, it is necessary to draw aside the fur of the head. On 
account of this peculiarity, Humboldt separated the Douroucouli from its 
neighbours, and formed it into a distinct family, which he named “ Adtes,” 
or “ Earless.” 
MARIKINA.—(Jacchus Rosalia.) 
Guiana and Brazil are the countries where this curious little animal is 
found. Although by no means an uncommon species, it is not taken very 
plentifully, on account of its monogamous habits. The male and its mate 
may often be discovered sleeping snugly together in one bed, but never in 
greater numbers, unless there may be a little family at the time. Its cry is 
singularly loud, considering the small size of the animal which utters it, and 
bears some resemblance to the roar of the jaguar. Besides this deep-toned 
voice, it can hiss or spit like an angry cat. mew with something of a cat-like 
intonation, and utter a guttural, short, and rapidly-repeated bark. The fur 
is used for the purpose of covering pouches and similar articles. 
AMONG the various members of the monkey tribe there is hardly any 
species that can compare with the exquisite little MARIKINA, either for grace 
of form, or soft beauty of colour, 
