Tufted ape or mandrill Mandrillus sphinx (Simia mormon)

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Tufted ape or mandrill Mandrillus sphinx (Simia mormon) "It has a most savage and disgusting appearance, and is peculiarly fierce and salacious. Though it usually goes on all fours, it will sit on its rump and support itself with a stick. In this attitude, it holds a cup or even a quart mug in its hand, our of which it drinks with facility." Illustration by Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature" (1798~1802) published by Harrison, London.

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