Fins and ears at the same time," answered the little sea animal.

"Also, there are small fins on our backs.

Of course, we can't swim as the mermaids do, or even as swiftly as fishes; but we manage to get around, thank you." "Don't the fishes catch and eat you ?" inquired Trot curiously.
"Sometimes," admitted the Sea Horse, "and there are many other living things that have a way of destroying us.

But here I am, as you see, over six weeks old, and during that time I have escaped every danger.

That isn't so bad, is it ?" "Phoo!" said a Starfish lying near.