RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Savage and Wyman, Notice of the external characters and habits of troglodytes gorilla, a new species of orang from the Gaboon River; Osteology of the same. CUL-DAR189.125. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2022. RN2
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Thomas S. Savage and Jeffries Wyman. 1847. Notice of the external characters and habits of troglodytes gorilla, a new species of orang from the Gaboon River; Osteology of the same. Boston Journal of Natural History 5, no. 5 (December): 418-441.
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Savage & Wyman Boston Journ. of Nat. Hist. Vol. V. 1845-7 on Gorilla
p 423 when enraged move scalp freely forwards & back "& is said to contract it strongly over the brow" & (Mr. Ford)
p 440 rests on palms, whilst orang & Chimpanzee rest on Knuckles
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