RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1869.11.03. Hairyness of Buttocks. CUL-DAR85.A71. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 3.2022. RN1

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Darwin cited this in Descent 2: 293.

[A71]

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Hairyness of Bullocks (& size of naked space) of ♂ & ♀ Mandrill.

(do. Macacus Rhesus)

Nov. 3. 1869 - I can perceive no difference between ♂ & supposed ♀ but in young animals the surface on each side of tail is much more Hairy - not so large a surface denuded –

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