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BABOON. 
The Baboon, properly so called, has a 
pouch on each side of its cheeks. It has 
callosities on its posteriors, which' are naked, 
and pf a red colour. Its tail is crooked and 
thick, and about seven or eight inches long. 
The canine teeth are much thicker and 
longer than those of men. Its snout is very 
thick and very long; its ears naked, its body 
ami limbs arc strong, thick, and short; its 
hair is lon^ and thick, of a reddish brown 
colour, and pretty uniform over the whole 
body. 
These Baboons feed principally upon 
fruits, roots, and corn. They generally herd 
together; and sally forth to commit depre- 
dations upon the neighbouring vineyards or 
orchards. 
