. The popular natural history . Zoology. I'6 THE BLACK MACAQUE AND THE BABOONS. animal before us rises from the head and bends backward over the neck in a manner not unlike that of the BLACK MACAQUE.—(Macacus niger). Like the Magot, the Black Macaque has been called an ape by some writers, and a baboon by others, on account of the apology for a tail with which its hinder quarters are terminated, but not decorated. It is an inhabitant of the Philippines and the neighbouring countries. BABOONS, OR DOG-HEADED MONKEYS. A well-marked group of animals now come before us, poputerlv ktiown
. The popular natural history . Zoology. I'6 THE BLACK MACAQUE AND THE BABOONS. animal before us rises from the head and bends backward over the neck in a manner not unlike that of the BLACK MACAQUE.—(Macacus niger). Like the Magot, the Black Macaque has been called an ape by some writers, and a baboon by others, on account of the apology for a tail with which its hinder quarters are terminated, but not decorated. It is an inhabitant of the Philippines and the neighbouring countries. BABOONS, OR DOG-HEADED MONKEYS. A well-marked group of animals now come before us, poputerlv ktiown by the name of Baboons. :r','; - One distinguishing characteristic of these creatures is that 'the nostrils are situated at the extremity of the muzzle, instead of lying nearly flat upon its base, and just under the eyes, as in the apes and other quadrumanous animals. The muzzle, too, is peculiar in its form, being, as it were, cut off abruptly, leaving a round and flattened extremity. Of the Dog-headed Baboons, the species which is most celebrated for its feats of prowess is the well-known animal called the Chacma, or URSINE Baboon. This animal, when it has attained its full age, equals in size a large mastiff or an ordinary sized wolf; while, in bodily strength and prowess, it is a match for any two dogs that can be brought to attack it. The Chacma is a most accomplished robber, executing his burglaries openly whenever he knows that he will meet with no formidable opposition, and having recourse to silent craft when there are dogs to watch for trespassers, and men with guns to shoot them. With such consummate art do these animals plan, and with such admir- able skill do they carry out their raids, that even the watchful band of dogs. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John Georg
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