We have in passing mentioned two kinds, namely, Fur and Hair Seals, and we have also stated that these Eared Seals are not confined to one hemisphere, but equally inhabit northern and southern regions. Taking these facts into account we submit the following table as a kind of provisional arrangement for the reader, that he may carry away a notion of what may be termed a combination of commercial and geographical divisions.
Northern.
Southern.
THE NORTHERN FUR SEAL.
FUR SEALS.
THE FALKLAND ISLAND FUR SEAL.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN, OR CAPE FUR SEAL.
THE NEW ZEALAND FUR SEAL.
THE ASH-COLOURED OTARY.