The Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, Bombay, The Society, India, Natural History, Periodicals, Woods Hole, Whale, Whale, Robert Armitage Sterndale, Neomeris kurrachiensis, Neophocaena phocaenoides, Finless Porpoise, The illustration features a beached sperm whale, depicted with a streamlined, robust body and a rounded head. Its texture showcases the unique features of the whale's skin, highlighting the smoothness and slight wrinkles common to the species. Surrounding the whale, there are subtle indications of a coastal environment, including faint outlines of birds in the sky. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility, yet also hints at the somber reality of the whale's condition, as it lies on the shore, emphasizing the connection between marine life and its habitat. The title, 'Kogia Macrura,' suggests a scientific naming convention, indicating that this is likely a representation of the pygmy sperm whale. The overall composition