. Cassell's natural history. Animals; Animal behavior. THE riG-TAILED BABOON. 145 are thrown into the greatest agitation at the appearance of young females"—not females of the Baboon tribe, but those who, under all circumstances, are now called ladies. "It is a common practice," continues the writer, " among itinerant showmen, to excite the natural jealousy of these Baboons by caressing or offering to kiss the young females who resort to their exhibitions, and the sight never ftiils to excite in these animals a degree of rage bordering on frenzy. On one occasion a large Bab
. Cassell's natural history. Animals; Animal behavior. THE riG-TAILED BABOON. 145 are thrown into the greatest agitation at the appearance of young females"—not females of the Baboon tribe, but those who, under all circumstances, are now called ladies. "It is a common practice," continues the writer, " among itinerant showmen, to excite the natural jealousy of these Baboons by caressing or offering to kiss the young females who resort to their exhibitions, and the sight never ftiils to excite in these animals a degree of rage bordering on frenzy. On one occasion a large Baboon of this species escaped from his place of confinement in the Jardin des Plantes at. Paris, and for from showing any disposition to return to his cage, severely wounded two or three of his keepers who attempted to recapture him. After many ineffectual attempts to induce him to return quietly, they at length hit upon a plan wliich was successful. There was a small grated window at the back part of the den, at which one of the keepers appeared, in company with tlie daughter of the superintendent, whom he appeared to kiss and caress within view of the animal. No sooner did the Baboon witness this familiarity, than he flew into the cage with the greatest fury, and endea- voured to unfasten the grating of the window which separated him from the object of his jealousy. WhOst employed in this vain attempt, the keepers took the opportunity of fastening the door, and securing him once more in his place of confinement. Nor is this a solitary instance of the influence which women can exert over the [lassions of tliese savage animals. It is said that, generally un-. 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 Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891; Metcalf Collection (North Carolina State University). NCRS
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