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Narwhal is an inhabitant of the Arctic Seas, and rarely strays to more 
temperate regions. 
Cases 1-20. The Primates or Four-handed Beasts, exclusively natives 
of the warmer parts of the globe, and particularly organized for a life 
among trees. They are also called Quadrumana ; their four extremi- 
ties having, in most cases, a thumb opposed to the other toes, so that 
i they are able to lay hold, as it were, with four hands. 
Cases l-13 a . The Monkeys of the Old World are chiefly distin- 
guished by the very narrow division between their nostrils. The 
Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and Orangs have been mentioned above. The 
Gibbons are distinguished by their long fore-arms. The Sem- 
nopitheci, Cercopitheci, and Colobi of the Old World are Monkeys 
with long tails ; one of the most remarkable is the Proboscis Monkey 
of Borneo, with its singular long nose ; here also may be noticed the 
Entellus, or Sacred Monkey of the Hindoos, which is religiously 
preserved about their sacred enclosures ; the Douc, with its finely- 
contrasted colours ; and the Colobi, so called from their fore-hands 
wanting the thumb; of these the most handsome is the Abyssinian 
Guereza, with long white hairs flowing over its sides and with the 
white tail contrasting strongly with the deep black fur. The skin of 
this Monkey is used to ornament the shields of the Abyssinian Chiefs. 
The Barbary Ape has been introduced on the rock of Gibraltar, and 
is the only Monkey found in Europe. The Black Wandaroo, with its 
grey wig, is a conspicuous species found in Ceylon and Southern 
India. 
The Baboons have elongated muzzles, somewhat like dogs, hence 
their names of Cynocephali or Dog-heads. They are natives of Africa ; 
the most conspicuous are the Chacma, Anubis, the Tartarin, frequently 
represented on the Egyptian monuments, and the Mandrill or Bib- 
nosed Baboon, from West Africa. 
Cases 13 b -18 contain the American Monkeys, distinguished by the 
broad space between their nostrils. The tails of many are pre- 
hensile, and can be used like a fifth hand. The Spider Monkeys 
have very long legs, and want the thumb of the fore-hand. The 
Howlers are so called from the loud cries which they utter at night. 
This howling sound is produced in a large, peculiar bony chamber 
connected with the larynx, and giving a goitred appearance to their 
throat. Some of these Monkeys have their bodies covered with long 
hair, whilst others are distinguished by a very bushy beard. The 
Ouistiti Marmozets and little Silky Lion Monkey are noticeable for 
their delicate beauty ; the Douroucouli, with its large eyes and Lori- 
like aspect, is strictly nocturnal. 
Cases 19 and 20 contain the Lemurs and Loris. They are 
found in Africa and India, and take entirely the place of Monkeys 
in Madagascar ; they are handsome soft-furred animals with con- 
volute tails. They live in trees, and feed on birds, insects and 
fruits. Some of the finest and most remarkable species are exhibited 
in separate cases in the Eastern Zoological Gallery. The Loris 
are East Indian animals, with large eyes ; they sleep all day, and 
