In the Zoological Gardens I have seen the otter treat a fish in the same manner, much as a cat does a mouse: I do not know of any other instance where dame Nature appears so wilfully cruel.

Another day, having placed myself between a penguin (Aptenodytes demersa) and the water, I was much amused by watching its habits.

It was a brave bird; and till reaching the sea, it regularly fought and drove me backwards.

Nothing less than heavy blows would have stopped him; every inch he gained he firmly kept, standing close before me erect and determined.

When thus opposed he continually rolled his head from side to side, in a very odd manner, as if the power of distinct vision lay only in the anterior and basal part of each eye.