CRUISE OF STEAMER COKW1X IX THE ARCTIC OCEAX. 



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slide off and siuk. A great many walrus are taken each year for their tusks and oil. When 

 whaling is dull, if walrus are in sight, a small skiff is lowered and, approaching cautiously, a 

 favorable position is selected and the shooting at once begins. To insure success several precau- 

 tions are observed ; First, a place is selected to leeward, as the walrus bas a keen scent and readily 



EXAGGERATED WALRUS BY CAPTAIN' COOK. 



WALRUS, MALE AND FEMALE. 



