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The Man-Like Apes: Asiatic

So far as I am aware, no one has attempted to dispute the accuracy of the statements which I have just quoted regarding the habits of the two Asiatic manlike Apes; and if true, they must be admitted as evidence that such an ape- 1stly, May readily move along the ground in the erect, or semi-erect, position, and without direct support from its arms. 2dly, That it may possess an extremely loud voice so loud as to be readily heard one or two miles. -- 3dly, That it may be capable of great viciousness and violence when irritated; and this is especially true of adult males. 4thly, That it may build a nest to sleep in.

Such being well-established facts respecting the Asiatic anthropoids, analogy alone might justify us in expecting the African species to offer similar peculiarities, separately or combined; or, at any rate, would destroy the force of any attempted à priori argument against such direct testimony as might be adduced in favor of their existence. And if the organization of any of the African apes could be demonstrated to fit it better than either of its Asiatic allies for the erect position and for efficient attack, there would be still less HEAD OF CHIMPANZEE. reason for doubting its occasional adoption of the upright attitude, or of aggressive proceedings.