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China, whither it is exported at great prices. For this reason the 

 Russians wage deadly war against it, which will end perhajjs in 

 the complete extinction of the species. 



The Sea-bears [Phoca Ursina, Linn.) are distinguished from the 

 preceding species by having an external ear. They are peculiar 

 to the southern seas, and do not in general attain to great 

 dimensions. 



