16 THE BLACK MACAQUE AND THE BABOONS. 
animal before us rises from the head and bends backward over the neck in a 
manner not unlike that of the cockatoo, ; 
BLACK MACAQUE.—(Macacus niger). 
Like the Magot, the Black Macaque has been called an ape by some 
writers, and a baboon by others, on account of the apology for a tail with 
which its hinder quarters are terminated, but not decorated. It is an inhabitant 
of the Philippines and the neighbouring countries. 
BABOONS, OR DOG-HEADED MONKEYS. 
A well-marked group of animals now come before us, popularly known by 
the name of BABOONS. Sa ae 
One distinguishing characteristic of these creatures is that ‘the nostrils are 
situated at the extremity of the muzzle, instead of lying nearly flat upon its 
base, and just under the eyes, as in the apes and other quadrumanous 
animals. The muzzle, too, is peculiar in its form, being, as it were, cut off 
abruptly, leaving a round and flattened extremity. 
Of the Dog-headed Baboons, the species which is most celebrated for its 
feats of prowess is the well-known animal called the CHACMA, or URSINE 
BABOON. _ 
This animal, when it has attained its full age, equals in size a large mastiff 
or an ordinary sized wolf; while, in bodily strength and prowess, it is a 
match for any two dogs that can be brought to attack it. 
The Chacma is a most accomplished robber, executing his burglaries openly 
whenever he knows that he will meet with no formidable opposition, and 
having recourse to silent craft when there are dogs to watch for trespassers, 
and men with guns te shoot them. 
With such consummate art do these animals plan, and with such admir- 
able skill do they carry out their raids, that even the watchful band of dogs 
