Cuar. IV.] THE ELEPHANT. 145 
for the attachment of muscles, and a mechanical support 
for the tusks, it is at the same time very light and 
buoyant in proportion to its bulk; a property the more 
valuable as the animal is fond of water and bathes in 
deep rivers.” 
SECTION OF ELEPEANT'S HEAD. 
Generally speaking, a single ball, planted in the 
forehead, ends the existence of the noble creature 
instantaneously: and expert sportsmen have been known 
to kill right and left, one with each barrel; but occa- 
sionally an elephant will not fall before several shotg 
have been lodged in his head.! 
1“ There is a wide difference of I think the temple the most certain, 
opinion as to the most deadly shot. but authority in Ceylon says the 
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