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MAMMALIA. 
A Chimpanzee about eighteen months old was obtained in 1835 
by the Zoological Society of London ; this animal sought to obtain 
the sympathies of all who came near it. It was lively and full 
of play, and not so malicious as the majority of Monkeys. It 
examined everything with a sagacious air, which almost made one 
laugh. It was on the best terms with its keepers, who treated it 
like a spoiled child, and entered with good grace into all its pranks 
and gambols. Every day they washed its face and hands, an 
operation it bore with much gravity. 
Its food was composed of farinaceous substances, fruits, and 
boiled milk, and its usual drink was tea ; it always refused fer- 
mented liquors. Its favourites were the cook and the man whose 
special duty was to attend on it. It recognised their step, and 
showed symptoms of great pleasure at their approach. As soon 
as it perceived them it gave a dull cry to express its satisfaction, 
ran towards them, climbed on their knees or their shoulders, and 
made a great fuss over them. 
Unfortunately, this specimen was prematurely removed from 
the observation of naturalists, for it died after a few months’ 
captivity. 
THE EXD. 
FEINTED BY VIRTUE AND CO., CITY ROAD, LONDON. 
