. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. "Si? »-«...'' r<L SEAL.—PAoco viUdina. On the British coasts Seal-shooting is much followed, and is thought to be a very exciting pursuit, requiring much steadiness of nerve as well as strength of body and quickness of eye. So quick is the animal in its movements, that with the old tlint^lock guns the sports- man could seldom succeed in killing a Seal; for at the flash of the powder in the pan the Seal would instantly dive below the surface, leaving the bullet to speed harmlessly o
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Mammals; Natural history; Mammifères; Sciences naturelles. "Si? »-«...'' r<L SEAL.—PAoco viUdina. On the British coasts Seal-shooting is much followed, and is thought to be a very exciting pursuit, requiring much steadiness of nerve as well as strength of body and quickness of eye. So quick is the animal in its movements, that with the old tlint^lock guns the sports- man could seldom succeed in killing a Seal; for at the flash of the powder in the pan the Seal would instantly dive below the surface, leaving the bullet to speed harmlessly over its head. With the present weapons the Seal may be readily killed, provided that the limit'H- be able to take a rapid and certain aim in spite of the rocking of his boat or the movements of the Seal. It is no easy matter to hit a Seal, even at the short range of a hundred yards, for the creature exposes but little of its person above the surface of the water, and if alarmed, does not remain exposed for more that a few seconds. It is v'^ry tenacious of life, aiid requires a heavy missile to kill it upon the spot, the ordinary "pea rifles" being of little for such a purjinsp. Should the Seal not be killed immediately, the sportsman will never obtain possession of his prey, and even when a well directed shot has instantaneously deprived the animal of life, it will often. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : Routledge, Warne, and Routledge
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