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object about this fish, it may not be improper to 
say a few words respecting it, in addition to the 
dimensions given below. It protruded from the 
left side of the upper snout, in a line parallel with the 
Dimensions of the Narwhal. Feet, In. 
Length of the horn * beyond the head - - en es 
Circumference of the horn at its root = = /O oe 
Do. atthe tip  - | - - 0 2% 
Length of the body from the root of the horn to the 
fork of the tail - - - - 13 5% 
Estimated circumference of the thickest part of the body 
From the root of the horn to the eye - Shes 
From the angle of the mouth to the end of the lip - 
Breadth across the mouth at the broadest part - 
Depth of the snout across the mouth - - 
From the root of the horn to the fore part of the fin - 
Breadth of the fins at the root ~ - - - 
Do. at the broadest part - - ' - 
Length of the fins - = . - 
Expansion of the tail - : : 
Depth of do. - - - - 
Circumference of the smallest part of the body ; that is, 
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at the place where the tail began to expand - 1 8% 
From anus to the fork of the tail - - . - &.G 
From the fork of the tail to the teats (two in number) - 4 8 
Do. to penis - - - 6 4 
Do. to umbilicus - - - 8 O 
From the eye to the orifice + of the organ of hearmg - 0 54 
Diameter of the spiracle (which was situated in the 
crown of the head, and 1 foot 24 inches from the 
snout) - - - - - O 2% 
Thickness of the skin - : - .- O° Of 
Do. of the blubber, at an average - - O 34 
* The end of the horn was hollow in consequence of a piece having been ° 
broken off. It is probable that at least six inches of it had been broken. 
+ It was so small that it was some time before we discovered it. It being of a 
size sufficient only to admit a small probe. 
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