Chap. IV.] 



THE ELEPHANT. 



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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 ELEPHANT'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 shots 

 have been lodged in his head. 1 



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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