the propolling j)tJT/or, the hind onos being used as rudders. 



The general color of the bull is black with grayish shoulders and 

 brownish face. The female is lighter in color. The young is usually all 

 black, having a brovm mouth. On the top of the head, the males have a v/cll 

 marked crest of hair, Tho hair of the male is longer than that of the 

 female, Liales also have long slender cylindrical and tapering whiskers. 

 The pup seals about a week old are about a foot long and weigh about 7 

 potmds. At 6 months they arc about 2 feet and vraigh about 25 pounds. 

 Yearlings are about 40 inches long and reigh 40 pounds. Two yearlii:gs 

 are about 4 feet long and weigh about 60 pounds. Old bulls v/eigh about 

 500 lbs., and are about 7 feet long. The -average weight of the cow is 

 about 85 pounds. The neck, chest and shoulders of a bull comprise more 

 than 2/3 of its whole weight; and it is in this long thick neck and fore 

 feet thbt all their strength is centered, 

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Bet\7e9n the first and the 15th of May the first 'bu3.1s arc found on 

 the Pribilof rookeries. At that time they spend much time swimming off 

 the beach, a condition that soon changes when the main body arrives. The 

 first arrivals are not generally the oldest but arc the finest specimens 

 and are the ones that later control the harems ashoro, Viiith the coming 

 of foggy weather, abo-ut 15 June, bull seals como up by thousands and 

 locate themselves in advantageous positions for the arrival of the females, 



Tho seals are polygamous type and have harems averaging 12, females, 

 The;;selections of a special location on tho breeding ground are not 

 necessarily the same every year. Immediately upon the arrival of the 

 herd at their summer-home, vicious battles are fought between the developed 

 male seals for the domination of the harems. Small colonies composed of 

 many female seals and one lord are formed. This leaves generally a large 

 number of robust young male seals. Once in a while they m.oke a raid, v/hen 

 tho lord of the harem is not looking, and endeavor to steal somo of the 

 females. If they axe successful, they lay the foundation for a harem of 

 their own'. 



The bulls show remarkable courage and strength is defending their 

 temporary homes. The fighting seems to be done mostly by their teeth, 

 they seizing each other's hide and shaking. It usually results in a bad 

 wound, the sharp needlelike teeth tearing out strips of skin and blubber. 



Seals are the most intelligent of the mammals. Thej resemble a dog. 

 They can be taught to obey in the same v;ay. They bark somewhat the same, 

 they cool themselves by opening their mouths and have generally speaking 

 a similar head. They are playful. They however sometimes stretch out 

 their bodies like striking adders and make vicious snaps at anyone with- 

 in reach. 



Man is number one enemy of the fur seal but under the existing law 

 the seals have a splendid chance. The killer whale preys on the young. 

 The shark and swordfish attack to a lesser degree. 



The seal chart shows the general run of the seal. It is reported 

 that at one time they made the shores of Guadaloupo Island but now they 

 seldom roach below 32° N Latitude, The Information v/as obtained from 



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