land, was found securely holding a fox by the nose. They have also been known 
to rise from the water with a bound and seize a bird that had perched upon a 
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The Muscalonge (Esox estor) is not only the largest, but the most highly- 
prized member of the family. It is abundant in the great lakes. The strength 
of this fish may be illustrated by the story of the pike, which, though upon 
PIKE SEIZING A BIRD. 
