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the approach of the ape the other animals in the cage 

 all seek some refuge, and he finds great diversion in steal- 

 ing up to their place of concealment to frighten them. 

 Consul is very strong and can lift objects of surprising 

 weight. It is awkward for him to stand in an upright 

 position, but he does so with more ease than any other 

 chimpanzee that I have ever seen. If any one will take 

 hold of his hand, he will stroll for a long time and without 

 apparent fatigue. 



Owing to the sudden changes of temperature in that 

 part of England where he is kept, he is provided with a 

 coat and is often required to wear it when going out of 

 doors. He does not like to be hampered with such a gar- 

 ment, and if for a moment he is not watched, he removes 

 it and sometimes hides it to keep from wearing it. He is 

 also provided with trousers ; these he dislikes more if pos- 

 sible than his coat, but, above all other articles of wearing 

 apparel, he dislikes shoes. His keeper often puts them 

 on him, but whenever he gets out of sight he unties and 

 removes them. He cannot tie the laces, but can untie 

 them in an instant. He does not evince so much aversion 

 to a hat or a cap and will sometimes put one on without 

 being told ; but he has a perfect mania for a silk hat and, if 

 allowed to do so, he would demolish that of every stranger 

 who comes to the garden. He has a decided vein of 

 humor and a love of approbation. When he does any- 

 thing that is funny or clever, he is perfectly aware of the 

 fact ; and when by any act he evokes a laugh from any 

 one, he is happy and recognizes the approval by a broad 

 chimpanzee grin. 



