IIOOFE]) ANIMALS. 



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shine. The head of the Seal much resembles that of 

 a Dog, and its eyes are beautiful and intelligent in ap- 

 pearance. When taken young, Seals are easily tamed, 

 and become attached and obedient to those who feed 



Fig. 56. — Seal. 



them, coming at call and performing curious feats ac- 

 cording to their master's directions. Some years ago, 

 in a large tank of sea water in tlie Aquarial Gardens 

 at Boston were two seals called " Ned " and " Fanny," 

 which were so tame that they would come to the keeper 

 at call and allow him to handle them, would shoulder 

 a miniature musket, turn the crank of a hand organ, 

 shake hands A\'ith the b)'standers, and " Ned," espe- 

 cially, would even " throw a kiss " to the ladies. Seals 

 feed upon fish, and alwa\-s eat in the water. They are 

 from three to t\^'enty feet long. 



The Walrus has a body as large as the largest Ox, 

 and is covered with short brown hair. Two of its upper 

 teeth, the canines, or eyetecth, in the male grow to be 

 tusks two feet long. These tusks assist in climbing 

 upon the ice-banks, ser\e as a means of defense, and 

 aid in securing food. The Walrus is found in the 

 Arctic Ocean. Their skins, oil, and i\'or\' are valuable. 



Hoofed Animals, or Ungulates. 



These are Mammals which feed \\-holly upon \'egeta- . 

 tion, and which ha\'e hoofed feet, and use their limbs 



