Fig. 2 — Examples of mammalian feet 



A. Marsupial cat: Clawed, five-toed foot, the entire sole is used 

 in walking; B. Kangaroo: Lengthened foot; the first toe is 

 absent, the second and third united, while the fourth toe is the 

 greatest; C. Monkey: Opposable first toe; friction ridges on the 

 sole which is used in walking; D. Dingo: Lengthened foot in 

 which walking is done on the clawed four toes. Foot pads well 

 developed; E. Deer: Even-toed, hoofed and lengthened foot. 

 The weight is borne by the third and fourth toes, while the second 

 and fifth toes, dew-claws, are much smaller and set higher in the 

 foot; F. Tapir: Odd-toed hoofed mammal. The chief toe is the 

 middle one, while the third and fourth are less developed or even 

 absent. 



