QUADRUPEDS. 
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299. The Great Morse is found in great abun- 
dance on the northern coasts of America. It is of 
an inoffensive disposition, unless when provoked, in 
which case it becomes truly formidable. On being 
wounded, it has been known to dive beneath the 
surface, and rise again with a multitude of others, to 
attack the boat from whence the injury was inflicted. 
300. The tusks of this animal weigh from ten to 
thirty pounds each, and are used as ivory ; the fat 
furnishes from one to two barrels of oil ; and the 
skin is capable of being manufactured into a strong 
and elastic leather. 
THE SEAL. 
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301. In some respects the Seal resembles a quad- 
ruped, in others it seems to approach the nature of 
a fish. It has a large, round head; the body is 
thickest where the neck is joined to it, and from 
thence tapers towards the tail, like a fish. The feet 
are covered with a membrane so as to resemble fins, 
but their claws show their proper analogy. 
Where is it found m great abundance ? W T hen does it become 
formidable 1 What uses are made of its tusks, fat, and skin ? 
Describe the Seal. 
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