HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS 



The voice of the Seal has been compared to the 

 hoarse barking of a Dog; w r hen young, it is clearer, 

 and resembles the mewing of the Cat. 



Seals are likewise found in the Mediterranean 

 and Caspian seas, in the lake Baikal, and some of 

 the larger lakes. These are smaller than the salt- 

 water Seals ; but so fat, that they seem almost 

 shapeless. 



THE HOODED SEAL. 



Is found in the south of Greenland, and is dis- 

 tinguished by a thick fold on its forehead, with 

 which it can cover its eyes and nose. Its hair is 

 white, with a thick coat of black woolly hair under- 

 neath, which makes it appear of a fine grey colour. 

 The hunters say that it is not easily killed till the 

 covering on its head is removed. 



