POSITION OF THE APES 277 



There are several known species of this ape. The 

 largest of these is about three feet high ; but the usual 

 height is not more than thirty inches. The voice of 

 one species is remarkable for its strength, scope, and 

 quality, being in these regards superior to that of all 

 other apes. Most of the members of this genus are 

 endowed with better vocal qualities than other animals. 



This ends the list of the manlike apes. Next in order 

 after them come the monkeys, then the baboons, and, last, 

 the lemurs. 



The descent, as we have elsewhere observed, from the 

 highest ape to the lowest monkey presents one unbroken 

 scale of imbricating planes. We have seen in what degree 

 man is related to the higher apes. From thence we may 

 discern in what degree his physical nature is the same as 

 that of all the order to which he belongs. No matter in 

 what respect man may differ in his mental and moral 

 nature, his likeness to them should at least restrain his 

 pride, evoke his sympathy, and cause him to share the 

 bounty of his benevolence. Let him realize in full extent 

 that he is one in nature with the rest of animate creatures, 

 and they will receive the benign influence of his dignity 

 without impairing it, while he will elevate himself by 

 having given it. 



