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injuries received in battle with one of its companions. This 

 specimen was adult when received, not having increased in length 

 while in the Aquarium. The longevity of turtles is well known, 

 and though the leatherback does not long survive captivity, one 

 of our Pacific Green turtles thrived for fifteen years, and a log- 

 gerhead, after fourteen years' captivity, was returned to the 

 ocean. 



