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The Wild Elephant. 



the cavity of the nose, and also with the tympanum 

 or drum of each ear ; consequently, as in some birds, 

 these cells are filled with air, and thus while the skull 

 attains a great size in order to afford an extensive surface 

 for the attachment of muscles, and a mechanical support 

 for the tusks, it is at the same time very light and 



SECTION OF ELEPHANTS HEAD. 



buoyant in proportion to its bulk ; a property the more 

 valuable as the animal is fond of water and bathes in 

 deep rivers." 



Generally speaking, as regards the elephants of Ceylon, 

 a single ball, planted in the forehead, ends the existence 

 of the noble creature instantaneously : and expert sports- 



