YOUNG OF BEARDED SEAL 



As in many other cases, the young of the Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) has a uniformly light-coloured coat in this 

 species practically white. It is retained for some weeks. The young of the Harp-Seals (Phoca gr cenlandica] are also called 

 " white-coats." When the young one is lying exposed on the ice there may be protective value, or, more probably, physiologi- 

 cal comfort, in being white. The Bearded Seal is a North Atlantic species, occasionally visiting British shores. 



Photo: F. R. Hinkins & Son. 



COMMON MOLE (Tdlpd CUrOpCEo). 



One of the conquerors of the underworld, adapted to its subterranean life in its barrel-like 

 shape, reduction of friction (e.g. no external ears), elongated muzzle, shovel-like hand, strong 

 breast muscles, and powerful neck for tossing the earth. The hair has no "set " ; the minute 

 eye is well concealed. The mole is a representative of the dwindling order of Insectivora, but 

 its range still extends from Mull to Japan. 



