- A small sturgeon (Acipenser ruthenus) found in the Caspian
Sea and its rivers, and highly esteemed for its flavor. The finest
caviare is made from its roe.
- Huge African mammal - Pachyderm - A large, amphibious, herbivorous mammal (Hippopotamus
amphibius), common in the rivers of Africa. It is allied to the hogs,
and has a very thick, naked skin, a thick and square head, a very large
muzzle, small eyes and ears, thick and heavy body, and short legs. It
is supposed to be the behemoth of the Bible. Called also zeekoe, and
river horse. A smaller species (H. Liberiencis) inhabits Western
Africa.