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MAMMALS OF THE PACIFIC WORLD 



and Caribbean Seas. The Hawaiian seal appears to be confined 

 to the leeward chain of islands of the Hawaiian Archipelago 

 and may occasionally be seen on Layson Island, Pearl and 

 Hermes reef, and Midway Islands. It is an exceedingly rare 

 animal, having been massacred in times past for its hide and 

 oil. Rigid protection is required if the species is to survive. 

 Fortunately, it is found on some of the islands which are bird 



Fig. 47 — Hawaiian Seal 



sanctuaries. The Hawaiian seal is dark brown, tinged with gray 

 above. The sides are lighter and the underparts are yellowish 

 white. The newly born young are black, with long soft hairs. 



The Walruses. Family Odobenidje 

 The Pacific Walrus {Odohenus diver gens) is found sparingly 

 as far south as the drift ice of the Bering Sea and in small 

 numbers in Bristol Bay. It becomes common north of the Bering 

 Strait, and there are records of its occasional occurrence on 

 the Aleutians. 



The large size, the yellowish brown upperparts and reddish 

 brown underparts, and the large ivory tusks found in both sexes 

 will serve to identify this animal. 



