Grampus Herding and Hunting Status
Grampus Herding and Hunting Status The Grampus swims in herds and is never regularly hunted, despite being a well-known denizen of the deep.
Grampus Oil Quantity and Quality
Grampus Oil Quantity and Quality The oil of the Grampus is considerable in quantity, and pretty good for light purposes, though the species remains unexploited by the fisheries.
Grampus as Sperm Whale Omen
Grampus as Sperm Whale Omen By some fishermen, the Grampus’s approach is regarded as premonitory of the advance of the great sperm whale, making it significant in whaling lore beyond its own merits.
第二部 (Octavo), CHAPTER II. (Black Fish).—I give the popular
The author discusses fishermen’s traditional names for marine creatures, noting these names are generally the most reliable. When names prove vague or unexpressive, the author will propose alternatives. This approach is applied to the Black Fish.
Popular Fish Naming and Vague Name Correction
Fishermen’s names for fish are typically the best available, serving as the most reliable nomenclature. The author commits to identifying vague or unexpressive names and suggesting improvements where necessary.
Hyena Whale Designation for Black Fish
Since blackness is the predominant characteristic among nearly all whales, the Black Fish is called as such. However, the author proposes an alternative designation: the Hyena Whale.
Hyena Whale Voracity and Mephistophelean Grin
The Hyena Whale is well known for its voracious appetite. A distinguishing feature is the upward curve of its inner lip angles, which creates what appears to be an everlasting Mephistophelean grin on its face.
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