l of them inhabiting equatorial
America.

The Sajouins form the third group; but as the name merely signifies
those monkeys that have not the power of suspending themselves by the
tail, it can hardly be considered a natural group, since there are very
varied and numerous genera who lack this power. The group of Sajouins
must therefore be subdivided into several lesser groups.

First of all we have the true Sajouins; and of these the _Saimiri_ or
_Titi_ is the most distinguished species. This pretty little creature
is about equal in size to a squirrel, and possesses all the playful
disposition of the latter. Its childlike innocence of countenance, as
well as its pleasing and graceful manners, render it a favourite pet
wherever it can be obtained. Its rich robe of yellowish-grey, mixed
with green, adds to the attraction of its presence. There are several
species of Sajouins, known as the Widow monkey, the Moloch, the Mitred
monkey, and the Black-handed Sajouin--all of them dwellers in the
tropical regions of America. The Doroucouli is another small species,
that in the nocturnal forest often alarms the traveller by its singular
cry; and an allied species of Doroucouli constitutes, with the one
above-mentioned, a second genus of the Sajouins.

The _Sakis_ form of themselves another and somewhat extensive family of
the Sajouins. There are a dozen species of them in all; and they
possess the peculiarity of being insect-eaters. They are fond of honey,
too; and are often seen ranging the woods, in little troops of ten or
twelve, in search of the nests of the wild bees, which they plunder of
their luscious stores.

The _Ouistitis_ also constitute a genus. These, like the Saimiris, are
beautiful little creatures--many of the species not being larger than
squirrels, and marked with the most lively colours: as bright red and
orange. There are many different kinds of small squirrels known by this
name, or by its abbreviation--Titi--some of them belonging to the group
of Saimiris, and others to the Ouistitis, properly so called.

Last of all come the little Tamunus; some of which, in beauty of
colours, in playfulness of disposition, and other amiable qualities,
need not yield either to the Saimiris or Ouistitis. They are equally
prized as pets; and among their Creole owners have equally applied to
them the endearing appellation of Titi-titi.

Quadrupeds, what they are and where found--by Captain Mayne Reid

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