VH'NlI OF COMMON' SEAL OX THE BEACH, SHETLAND 



The Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) is a sociable animal, living in small herds where the conditions are suitable. On British coasts 

 these safe places are rapidly disappearing, for the young, left onshore by the mothers when they goa-hunting, are often killed. The 

 drawing gives a fine impression of the charming attitudes of the young creatures. 



