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when walking through .swamps or when attacked they spread them out. The 

 strong and muscular fore-paws are the parts of the body most used ; with these 





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they climb, dig, and drag or carry heavy carcases, while they are also employed to 

 maul their foes or their prey. The fore-limbs are indeed much more powerful 

 than the hind-legs ; the claws being longer and sharper, and the muscles more 

 massive. With oue stroke of these powerful paws they are able to knock down 



