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hide a long period before it was shot by Mr. Long in 
Rhodesia. It seems as if the iron ring which held the 
rope had broken off. The harpoon was found deeply 
embedded in the subcutaneous tissues, whilst the animal 
was being skinned. This is an interesting specimen, 
because it shows that the hippopotamus is hunted with 
the harpoon in Central, as well as in East Africa and 
Uganda. 
Old and Young. 
The hippopotamus is a menace to the natives in their 
boats and canoes. 
