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pectoral fins. These not only assist it in flying, but 
enable it to swim through the water with great ve- 
locity. 
88. In flying, they skim along the surface of the 
deep, somewhat in the manner of a swallow, but in 
straight lines. They fly sixty or seventy yards at 
one stretch, and repeat the exertion again and again 
by a momentary touch on the surface of the water, 
which gives them vigour for a new departure. 
89. The double power of swimming and flying is 
peculiarly necessary for the preservation of this fish, 
for it has numerous enemies both in the water and 
out of it. 
90. In its winged character, it throws itself out 
of the power of its aquatic enemies, and, as a fish, it 
often escapes the attack of birds, which endeavour 
to fall upon it. 
THE TURTLE. 
91. There are several species of this aquatic 
animal, of which the delight of the epicure is the 
Green Turtle. It is a native of the West Indies, 
Why is the power of flying peculiarly necessary ? 
Where is the Green Turtle found ? 
