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BOOK ABOUT ANIMALS. CONCORD, N. H. RUFUS MERRILL. 1850. | |
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[The Elephant] [The Oruang Outang] [The Opposum] [The Antelope] [The Rabbit] [The Musk Deer] [The Polar Bear] |
ABOUT ANIMALS.
THE ELEPHANT
Is the biggest of all land animals. He is more than five times as big as an ox. But he is a harmless creature, for all that. When he is wild, and lives in the woods, he will run away, if you attempt to go near him. When he is tame, he will take a piece of cake out of your pocket, and let you ride upon his back.
THE OURANG OUTANG
The Ourang Outang is a species of the ape; it has long arms and hands, with very long fingers. It is much larger than the ape, and some have been found about six feet high, when standing erect. It is capable of walking nearly erect; but the usual gait on the ground is like a cripple who supports himself on his hands, and draws his body forward. Its home, like the monkey family, seems to be on the trees. The hair is of a brownish red color, and covers his back, arms, legs, and the outside of his hands and feet. The face has no hair except whiskers on its side. He inhabits Malacca, Cochin China, and particularly the island of Borneo.
