HARE-LIPPED MONKEY. 
in some respe6ts from that of the Macaque' 
make- so near an approach to it, that we arti 
doubtful whether the IMacaque, the Egret, the 
Malbrouck,- and the Chinese Bonnet, are foui 
varieties only, or permanent races of the same 
species. As these animals produce not in oml 
climate, we cannot ascertain the identity oi 
diversity of their species ; but must judge from 
the differences in their figure and external qua- 
lities. The Macaque and the Egret are so 
similar, that we presumed them to be one spe- 
cies. It is the same with the Malbrouck and 
Chinese Bonnet. But, as the latter differ from 
the former more than they differ between 
themselves, we thought it best to separate them»- 
Our presumption with regard to the diversity 
of these two species, is founded, fxrst, on the- 
difference in their figure; secondly, on the dif- 
ferences of colour, and disposition of the hair; 
^thjidly, on the different proportions in the. 
skeletons of the two kinds ; and, finally, on^ 
the two former bcino- natives of the southern 
regions of Africa, while the two latter are na- 
tives of Bengal. This last consideration is o£ 
t-auai weight wkh any of the others ; for we- 
have shewn tha.t, iu wild animals totally inde.-. . 
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