THE MONKEY'S MIND.
On the subject of animal associations, the Australians are racing greyhounds with monkey riders. The idea is not altogether pleasant, and the monkeys probably enjoy the sport much more than the dogs. Dogs are apt to strain themselves by over-exertion even in ordinary circum- stances, and I should prophesy that in this ease the rider would soon quite destroy the paces of his mount. But the monkeys would like it, perhaps would even be capable of spurring the dog. Knowledge of their mentality has been not a little increased by the German director of the Zoo at Rome. After what he records of their capacity it is more than ever difficult to claim any essential distinction between the higher simian and the lower human brain. The keepers of those most delightful new monkey quarters at the Zoo will agree with Dr. Kottnerus-Meyer's analysis.
W. BEACH THOMAS.
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