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frequently lies motionless for several minutes. The Narwhal is captured by shooting 
it with a rifle, or it is taken with the harpoon and lance, as are other whales. 
The blubber of the body yields a fine quality of oil. The Greenlanders and Esqui- 
maux utilize the whole creature. The flesh is devoured as excellent food ; the oil 
is burned in their moss lamps ; the intestines are manufactured into lines and 
garments ; and the tusks are fashioned into spears and other weapons. 
