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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
We may see human-like forms, the quadrumana clinging among the high branches, and leaping from tree to tree, like birds upon the wing; we may see them of many shapes, sizes, and colours, from the great howling monkeys, with their long prehensive tails, down to the little saimiris and ouistitis not larger than squirrels. What beautiful birds, too! for this forest is their favourite home.
We may see human-like forms, the quadrumana clinging among the high branches, and leaping from tree to tree, like birds upon the wing; we may see them of many shapes, sizes, and colours, from the great howling monkeys, with their long prehensile tails, down to the little saimiris and ouistitis not larger than squirrels. What beautiful birds, too! for this forest is their favourite home.
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.
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