FIELD BOOK OF MAMMALS 



Pacific Walrus.' — Odohenus diver gens (Illiger). 



Resembling the Atlantic Walrus but with longer, heavier 



and more divergent tusks. Found in Bering Sea north 



into Arctic Ocean. 



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The Walrus is so well characterized by its tusks and huge 

 size that it will not be confused with any of the marine mam- 

 mals. It is not encountered out of northern seas and one 

 must go on a special expedition to encounter Walrus. 



These mammals make a fierce and imposing appearance 

 and hunting them is said to be attended with some element of 

 risk. However, the Eskimos kill them from fragile skin boats, 

 and against modern equipment and firearms the odds are 

 overwhelmingly against the Walrus. 



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