Show JOHN BULLS NATURAL HISTORY compiled by retlaw the according to tile the recognized rif of yo classification this inter esting animal belongs to the order ol of primates which on no lie account inest lo be 10 confused cont used with church dignitaries the hie class Al Mani malla and the rub kaul kingdom vertebrata the bhelt Is a native of 0 north america where it first engaged the attention of 01 observers about the alic year it habitually walks erect upon its hind legs arid and uses its fore forelimbs forell limbs nibs very intelligently telli gently its disposition is generally considered to be somewhat fierce although it is known to bestow great enre care and affection effect ion upon its young which as a rule are numerous its body is stout and strongly constructed and is capable of great exertion in appearance the is by tio no means handsome nor can it be called ugly it has a little hair on its face immediately below its nostrils and when it is pleased it draws back its lips and exposes tio tv o rows or of gleaming teeth which look capable of a severe bite its eyes are bright and penetrating pene rating and there is no suggestion of timidity in their glance it is of active habits and is known to hunt for the pleasure of killing hilling even when abundantly supplied with food although very little bigger than an avei age man so great Is the strength and cunning of the that assisted by one of its cubs it has been known to stalk and bring down animals as big is as the elephant and hippopotamus po tamus it has marked likes and dislikes which it is capable of ex pressing in characteristic and unmistakable tal zable fashion it is thought that it would pine in captivity but experiments have proved that it if led lodged in a white house it is able tor for a time to make itself content |