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until a seal s hole is found. In winter it is entirely 

 covered with snow, but generally a small elevation 

 indicates the situation. The dog is led back to the 

 sledge, and the hunter examines the hole to make 

 sure that it is still visited by the seal. Cautiously 



ESKIMO SEAL HUNTER WAITING AT BREATHING HOLE. 



he cuts a hole in the snow covering and peeps into 

 the excavation. If the water is covered with a 

 new coat of ice, the seal has left the hole, and it 

 would be in vain to expect its return. The hunter 

 must look for a new hole promising better 

 results. 



