i%% THE WHALE. 



their physiology. In other classes of animals, 

 whose habits are similar, we often find, that each 

 organ is the same as the corresponding one, in al- 

 most all the species of the same genus, or even of 

 the same order; excepting when their peculiar 

 habits, or necessities, require a modification of- the 

 general structure or principle. But in whales, as 

 if it were intended not only to exhibit the match- 

 less wisdom of the Creator, but, to show that his 

 resources are unlimited, the structure of the breath- 

 ing canals is varied in the different genera of ce- 

 taceous animals, and a number of contrivances alike 

 extraordinary, equally beautiful, and equally effi- 

 cient, are adapted for performing the same office. 



