. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. to traverse.) or Ouiitjl-a. itra. It derives its ivity it displays in branch to branch. ;d in London some through distances of pples or nuts were catch theiii without up a succession of n her progress, con- deafening cry. She jcrmit herself to be iibbou is about three irms aboflt feet, olour than its parent, unongst which some NATURAL niSTOllY. 17 naturalists include the Sianiang, a monkey chiefly celebrated for the pains it takes to wash tlio faces of its young, a duty which it conscientiously jierforms
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. to traverse.) or Ouiitjl-a. itra. It derives its ivity it displays in branch to branch. ;d in London some through distances of pples or nuts were catch theiii without up a succession of n her progress, con- deafening cry. She jcrmit herself to be iibbou is about three irms aboflt feet, olour than its parent, unongst which some NATURAL niSTOllY. 17 naturalists include the Sianiang, a monkey chiefly celebrated for the pains it takes to wash tlio faces of its young, a duty which it conscientiously jierforms in spite of the struggles and screams of its aggrieved offsjiring. J'liESDYTES.—(Qr. irpcarBirn!, nn old man.). LarvatuH (Lat. mask-ed) Kahau, or Proboacia Monkey. The Kahau is a native of Borneo. It derives its name from the cry it utters, which is a repetition of the word " ; It is remarkable for the extraordinary size and shape of its nose, and the natives relate that while leaping it holds that organ vnWx its paws, a})pai'ently to guard it against the branches. The length of its head and body is two 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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