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THE POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY. 



but it was not until 1870 that this animal was accurately studied 

 and described by responsible persons. Previous to that time it 

 was regarded with the same skepticism that the sea-serpent now 



Fig. 2.— Capture op a Giant Squid. 



is by many. However, naturalists are beginning to look upon 

 the sea-serpent theory with more favor, while a few are active 



