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even water ; it can be made to blow tbe fire of a forge, or drive a 
pair of oxen attached to a plough or conveyance. This animal 
has so acute a power of smell, that it is almost impossible to 
destroy it by poison. 
The Papio (Fig. 255) is the best known of the Cynocephali, 
and is that which we most frequently see in European menageries. 
It is very intelligent and gentle, easily submitting to confinement 
and domestication. It is, moreover, quite a gourmand in taste ; 
this circumstance allows it to be easily captured. It shows much 
affection for its progeny, and keeps on the best terms with its 
companions in captivity. It rarely remains at rest, its desire 
for exercise is so powerful that it can only be confined at the 
expense of its health. The Papio is peculiar to Africa. 
The other species of Cynocephali are the Olive-coloured, the 
Anubis, and the Gelada, the latter designated by Isidore Geoffroy 
by the name of Theropithecus. There is nothing more to be 
said regarding these species beyond what has been already 
stated. 
Tribe of Macaques, or Macacus. — In their general form and 
habits the Macaques are intermediate between the Cynocephali 
and the Guenons. The body is not so square, and the muzzle is 
shorter than the first-named, yet they present a robust appearance. 
Their lips are thin, the abajoues are well developed, and the 
callosities are very marked. They have the same instincts 
as the Cynocephali, but display less violence, and do not become 
so vicious with age. The females are generally more gentle than 
the males, and adapt themselves better to domestication. 
Their intelligence is great, and they can be readily taught to 
perform various tricks. In Europe they have reproduced. 
The principal genera of Macaques are the Cynopitheci, the 
Magots, the Macaques proper, and the Mangabeys. 
Genus Cynopithecus . — This genus has been created for a de- 
scription of Monkey found in the islands of Celebes, and which, 
though closely approximating to the Cynocephali in several points, 
is yet distinguished from it by a less elongated face, much longer 
canine teeth, and by the complete absence of a tail. 
This species has the coat and all the nude parts quite black, 
hence the name of Negro Cynopithecus, which has been given 
