Early in 1876, before leaving Africa, this ape suffered from malaria, and he subsequently suffered from other complaints, from which he recovered. He died in November, 1877, of a galloping consumption.[121] The gorilla now living in the Berlin Aquarium is also very playful and affectionate. The chimpanzees which have up to this time been observed in captivity, have been, while in good health, lively and amusing animals, and generally good-tempered. Buffon in 1740 possessed a specimen about two years of age, and this ape always walked upright, even when he carried heavy loads. It is known that other apes can also be trained to adopt this posture. Buffon’s chimpanzee had a serious and melancholy expression, moved slowly, was gentle and patient, and obedient to a word or sign. He offered people his arm, walked with them in an orderly manner, sat down to table like a man, opened his napkin and wiped his lips with it, made use of his spoon and fork, poured out wine and clinked glasses, fetched a cup and saucer and put in sugar, poured out tea, let it get cold before drinking it; but, while doing all this, he did not seem happy. He ate all the ordinary food of men, but preferred fruit, and he was not so fond of wine as of milk, tea, and sweet liqueurs. He was friendly with every one, coming close to them, and taking pleasure in their caresses. He took such a fancy to one lady, that when other people approached her he seized a stick and began to flourish it about, until Buffon intimated his displeasure at such behaviour. Dr. Traill, of Liverpool, obtained a female chimpanzee which likewise came from the Gaboon, and which, as soon as she came on board, reached out her hand to some of the sailors, and remained on good terms with the whole crew, including the cabin-boy. When the sailors were at meals the ape regularly appeared, and begged for her portion. When angry she made a baying noise like a dog, and on another occasion she wailed like a spoiled child, scratching herself vehemently. She was lively and cheerful in warm regions, but the nearer the vessel approached to northern latitudes the more inert she became, and was glad to wrap herself in a warm coverlet. She seemed uneasy in an upright position, and when she assumed it she rested her hands on her thighs. Her hands were very strong, and she could hold on to a cord and swing for a long while without interruption. She gradually acquired a taste for wine, and once stole a bottle and uncorked it with her teeth. She was fond of coffee and sweetmeats, ate with a spoon, drank from a glass, and took pleasure in imitating the behaviour of men. She was attracted by shining metals, pleased with articles of clothing, and often put on a hat. She was unclean, and of a timid disposition.