. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. e—Ape kind.) w, to creep.) NATURAL UlSTOItY. 13. apes, baboons, and ren to these animals ie of man, their feet ,ble of gi-asping the s their lives, uadrumana because )f the baboons and sullen and ferocious, in have been con- hs, whose error has That they are really distinct animals a glance at the skull of each will at once prove. The Chimpansee is a native of Western Africa, and is tolerably common on the banks of the Gambia and in Congo. Large bands of these formidable apes congregate together and unite in r
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. e—Ape kind.) w, to creep.) NATURAL UlSTOItY. 13. apes, baboons, and ren to these animals ie of man, their feet ,ble of gi-asping the s their lives, uadrumana because )f the baboons and sullen and ferocious, in have been con- hs, whose error has That they are really distinct animals a glance at the skull of each will at once prove. The Chimpansee is a native of Western Africa, and is tolerably common on the banks of the Gambia and in Congo. Large bands of these formidable apes congregate together and unite in repelling an invader, which they do with such fury and courage that even the dreaded elephant and lion are driven from their haunts by their united efforts. They livo principally on the ground, and, as their name imports, spend much of their time in caves or under rocks. Their height is from four to five feet, but they are said not to reach this growth until nine or ten years of age. Several young chimpansees have been recently imported into this country, and'have shown themselves veiy docile and gentle ; but, had they lived, they would probably in a few ycai-s have become fierce and obstinate, as apes almost invariably are when they reach their full 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 George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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