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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can often download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. The 1888 edition is not indexed or illustrated. In the discussion on sexual selection, I found the brightly colored hind ends of certain monkeys particularly intriguing. These areas are more vibrant in one sex, especially during mating season, leading me to conclude that such colors serve as sexual attraction. I recognized the potential for ridicule in this claim, but I argued that a monkey displaying its bright-red hind end is no more surprising than a peacock showing its tail. At that time, I lacked evidence of monkeys exhibiting this behavior during courtship, although similar displays in birds suggest that male ornaments attract females. Recently, I read an article by Joh. von Fischer, published in 'Der Zoologische Garten,' which examines the expressions of monkeys under various emotions. This work is insightful for anyone interested in the subject and showcases the author's keen observations. Notably, it describes a young male mandrill's reaction upon seeing itself in a mirror, where it eventually turned to present its red hind end. I reached out to Herr von Fischer for his thoughts on this behavior, and he responded with two detailed letters full of intriguing information, which I hope will be published in the future.
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The Descent of man, and Selection in Relation to Sex; Volume 1, Charles Darwin
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