Flesh-Eating Land Mammals 



and somewhat hairy. The eyes are rather small, and 

 of a fine black lustre. There is comparatively no 

 difference between the neck and the body, while the 

 limbs are very short and muscular-looking. The toes 

 are webbed, and well furnished with curved claws. 

 The " dog " or male Otter is larger than the female, 

 and the latter usually brings forth four or five young 

 at a birth. 



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